English Teacher - Poole High School

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher to join a high-performing department. This role offers the opportunity to work with dedicated colleagues and wonderful students, focusing on academic excellence and positive outcomes. The successful candidate will contribute to lesson planning, resource development, and school improvement initiatives. With a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those aspiring for career progression. Enjoy the benefits of working in a beautiful coastal area while making a significant impact on students' lives.

Benefits

High-quality professional development

Automatic Teachers Pension Scheme membership

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Inspirational and skilled teacher of English.
• Committed to improving pedagogical practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing resources and teaching strategies.
• Plan and prepare lessons and contribute to school planning.
• Run after-school clubs and promote child welfare.

Skills

English Teaching

Curriculum Development

Lesson Planning

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic English Teacher to join our high-performing, forward-thinking, and cohesive department.

We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students to achieve positive outcomes. You will work with the Director of English and the wider school team to continually drive attainment and standards across the department.

If you are interested in paid additional responsibilities (‘TLR’), we expect to have a selection of these soon becoming available for 1 September 2025, which the successful candidate can be considered for upon request.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity:

• To assist in the development of resources, schemes of work, marking policies, and teaching strategies in an identified curriculum area
• To contribute to the school development plan and its implementation
• To plan and prepare lessons
• To contribute to the whole school’s planning activities
• To run after-school clubs
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

What We Can Offer You

• High-quality continued professional development and opportunities to progress
• An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families as well as exceptional colleagues
• An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking

Who We Are Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are an inspirational and skilled teacher of English
• Are committed to improving pedagogical practices
• Are aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture