Teacher of English

Initio Learning Trust; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Teacher of English to join a thriving department in a modern school environment. This role offers the chance to inspire students and contribute to their success across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. With a strong focus on professional development, you will be part of a supportive community that values collaboration and respect. The school is committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere where every student can thrive. If you are passionate about English and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and excel in your teaching career.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Access to pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Health Cash Plan

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Passion for English and ability to inspire students.
• Commitment to teaching across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality English lessons across various Key Stages.
• Engage and motivate students to achieve their potential.

Skills

Knowledge of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction

Understanding of English Language concepts

Understanding of English Literature concepts

Familiarity with Tom Sherrington’s ‘Walkthru’ series

Familiarity with Doug Lemov’s ‘Teach Like a Champion’ series

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in English or related field

Job description

Queen Elizabeth's School is looking for a Teacher of English to join our fantastic English department. Could this be you?

Actual Salary £31,650 - £49,084 per annum (M1 to UP3)

Start Date: 1 September 2025

Are you passionate about English and dedicated to inspiring and motivating students?

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic professional to join our upper school. We are on a journey of rapid improvement and want inquisitive, positive, dynamic and resilient colleagues to join our excellent English department.

Our thriving department is currently recruiting for a Teacher of English. The department is very well-resourced and there will be the opportunity to teach across all Key Stages.

Ideally, We Would Like To Appoint Someone Who Has:

• An awareness of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
• An understanding of key substantive and disciplinary concepts in English Language and English Literature
• An awareness of some of the concepts explored in Tom Sherrington’s ‘Walkthru’ series or Doug Lemov’s ‘Teach Like a Champion’ series.

We Can Offer You:

• Centralised curriculum and behaviour systems which enable you to focus on your core purpose: teaching excellent lessons
• Highly motivated and ambitious students
• Teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• Assessment strategies which support wellbeing and workload
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• An opportunity to join a dedicated team of supportive staff
• A positive, supportive community of staff, local school committee members, the Trust and parents
• An exciting modern school with state-of-the-art facilities

The starting salary is negotiable for exceptional candidates.

Applications from ECT colleagues are welcome and requests for part-time will be considered.

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to interview and to close the vacancy prior to the application deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

If you have any further questions, please contact the recruitment team, Cheri Draga or Katie Wareham, 01202 885 233 or by emailing.

About Our School:

Queen Elizabeth’s School, located in Wimborne, is a coeducational Church of England, Comprehensive Upper School within the Initio Learning Trust. There is a strong commitment to comprehensive education and a focus on creating an environment that supports continual school improvement and the attainment of all students.

Our vision is linked to a commitment to hope for all students and which permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.

For More Information Please Visit Our School Website.

We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.

Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

• a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
• a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
• free onsite parking
• access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
• a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role? Find out below.

Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.