Teacher of English

St Dunstan's School; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established and highly regarded school seeks a passionate Teacher of English to join their successful department. This role offers the chance to inspire students in Key Stage Three and Four while working within a supportive environment that prioritizes professional development. The school boasts a strong community ethos, a broad curriculum, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare. With competitive benefits including pension schemes and employee assistance programs, this opportunity is ideal for educators looking to make a meaningful impact in a thriving educational setting.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Membership of Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eye tests

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and ability to inspire students.
• Experience in delivering lessons for Key Stage Three and Four.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inspiring English lessons.
• Contribute positively to the school community and ethos.

Skills

Teaching English Language

Teaching English Literature

Lesson Planning

Classroom Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in English or related field

Job description

We are delighted to advertise the role of full time Teacher of English to join our highly successful department and team of staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for teachers with a background and experience in teaching English Language and Literature in Key Stage Three and Four.

If you are passionate about English and are looking for an opportunity to develop in a rapidly expanding and successful school, this may be the ideal opportunity for you.

At St Dunstan's we aim to provide a high quality of education and an environment that supports, nurtures and challenges students to fulfil their potential. St Dunstan's is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership (MNSP), a Multi-Academy Trust.

The successful applicant will;

● Have a passion for teaching with the ability to plan and deliver inspiring lessons

● Be an outstanding teacher who is dynamic, highly motivated and innovative

● Be able to inspire students to have high expectations

● Have a genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to the school

For full details please see the job description.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with motivated students, with the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development. They will also have the opportunity to work in a successful school in a beautiful area of the South West. Staff benefits include free on-site parking, membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and access for all staff to the Employee Assistance Programme “Health Assured”, which is a telephone based advice, information and counselling service. A selection of meals, snacks (hot and cold) and drinks is available for staff to purchase at lunch and break times.

This is an extremely successful inclusive school with a strong reputation in the area. In the most recent Ofsted in February 2024, inspectors praised the strong community ethos and relationships between staff and students based on clear expectations. Inspectors also celebrated our broad and ambitious curriculum, the prioritisation of reading and the support that is in place for all students to access the curriculum. (Ofsted Report- Link) Moreover, we continue to be very proud of the excellent progress our students make in their GCSE examinations. The school remains one of the highest performing schools in Somerset and is well-regarded by parents and the community.

St Dunstan’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to references and a full Disclosure and Barring Service check. St Dunstan’s School is an equal opportunities employer. The campus is a no smoking site.

There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. You also have access to an employee benefits platform which offers savings on everyday essentials to special offers on travel, dining, and entertainment.

If you think this could be the role for you, we would love to hear from you.

St Dunstan's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.