Teacher of English

Midsomer Norton Primary; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Preston School in Yeovil, Somerset invites applications for a Teacher of English from January 2027. Join an English Department renowned for strong attainment and supportive staff culture, with a focus on high standards, engaging lessons and targeted intervention where needed.

This permanent, full-time post offers a clear professional development path within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, a cycle-to-work scheme and access to eye tests, plus a platform of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• A talented and inspirational Teacher of English with commitment to strong student outcomes.
• Sets and upholds high expectations for behaviour and learning.
• Capable of delivering high-quality teaching with targeted intervention when needed.

Skills

English teaching

Behaviour management

High expectations

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

# Teacher of EnglishEmployer: Preston SchoolLocation: Yeovil, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: M1 to UPS3 – £34,069 to £52,835Posted: 28th October 2026Expires: 6th November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 1st January 2027Job ID: 1581693Job Reference: English Oct 2026* Share :* PrintAccountable to: Subject Leader of EnglishContract Type: Full Time – PermanentStart Date: January 2027Salary: M1 to UPS3 – £34,069 to £52,835We are seeking a talented and inspirational Teacher of English to join our excellent English Department from 1st January 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with some of the strongest student outcomes in Somerset – both in terms of academic achievement and progression onto meaningful post-16 education and training. In September 2025, our outcomes placed Preston among the top three schools in Somerset for Attainment 8, with particularly strong results in English.Preston School has a clear and ambitious vision: To Achieve Excellence, by Inspiring Ambition – For Every Student, Every Day. We are committed to delivering outstanding education and wider opportunities for our students, and we seek a Teacher of English who wholeheartedly shares this vision.Based in the heart of Somerset, the successful applicant will benefit from beautiful surroundings, a strong commitment to continued professional development and join a welcoming and supportive staff community.We encourage early applications for this role as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.What We Are Looking For:A talented and inspirational Teacher of EnglishA commitment to securing strong student outcomes through consistently high-quality teaching and targeted intervention when requiredA teacher who sets and upholds high expectations for students’ behaviour and attitudesThis role is suitable for both experienced colleagues and those new to the professionWhat We Offer:A school ranked in the top 3 in Somerset for academic attainment in the last academic yearClear and consistent behaviour management routines, with centralised detentionsA focus on workload and wellbeing, with strong centralised curriculum planningStrong links within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership which support strong continued professional development and further career opportunities for our staffA Cycle to Work scheme and free eye tests, along with access to an employee benefits platformSafeguarding Statement:Preston School and the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership 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.