English Teacher | Coastal Secondary School | Devon

Position: English Teacher
Location: Devon
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

English Teaching Role in a Coastal Secondary School

A thriving Coastal Secondary School in Devon is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational English Teacher to join its successful English department from September. This is a full-time role within a welcoming and ambitious school that is committed to academic excellence, student wellbeing, and high-quality teaching.

English is a highly valued subject within the school, with students encouraged to become confident readers, articulate communicators, and thoughtful critical thinkers through an engaging and challenging curriculum.

About the Role

You will teach English Language and English Literature across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging lessons that inspire a passion for reading, writing, and literary study.

Students explore a diverse range of texts, including classic literature, contemporary fiction, drama, poetry, and non-fiction, developing strong analytical, interpretative, and creative writing skills.

You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations, supporting them in achieving excellent outcomes and progressing to higher education and a broad range of future careers.

Working within a collaborative and supportive department, you will contribute to curriculum development, literacy initiatives, and enrichment opportunities that promote a culture of reading throughout the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach English Language and English Literature across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging and academically challenging lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations

• Develop students’ analytical, interpretative, and creative writing skills

• Assess student work and provide detailed, constructive feedback

• Monitor progress and implement targeted intervention strategies

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support literacy programmes, reading initiatives, and enrichment activities

The School Environment

This Coastal Secondary School in Devon provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential academically and personally.

The English department benefits from strong leadership, excellent resources, collaborative planning, and a culture that values creativity, academic achievement, and continuous improvement.

Staff are supported through ongoing professional development opportunities and clear pathways for career progression.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching English at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level English

• Experience working within a secondary school setting

• Ability to contribute to literacy and reading initiatives

• Strong track record of examination success and pupil progress

How to Apply

If you are interested in this English Teacher role in a Coastal Secondary School in Devon starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.