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Teacher of English

Job details
Posting date: 21 January 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 03 February 2026
Location: Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7AA
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 3061b969-b4f2-480e-9567-0306a106339d

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, talented and inspiring classroom practitioner to teach English across all ability groups in KS3 and KS4.

This is a temporary part time (0.8fte) post suitable for an experienced teacher or a highly motivated Early Career Teacher (ECT) wishing to join a team of specialists who ensure a high standard of teaching, learning and achievement. We are looking for candidates with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to inspire and motivate our ambitious and hardworking pupils.

The temporary post is to cover secondment, and we are keen for the successful candidate to be available to join our English team following the February half term. The temporary post is pending the return of the potholder; however, the temporary appointment will be available for a minimum period to at least the 31 August 2026.

The successful candidate will join a committed and professional English Department who work collaboratively to ensure the best learning opportunities for all our pupils.

What the school offers its staff

Chulmleigh Community College is a school where teachers focus upon high quality teaching and high standards. The college has enjoyed some of the best results in the region over the last 10 years and is heavily oversubscribed. In the 2025 examinations pupils achieving 4+ in Basics was 82%. Our A8 score was 54.09.

We pride ourselves on the quality of the learning environment and you will be able to immerse yourself in your subject fully. We support the career progression of all our staff and encourage and support effective CPD. Your development and future career are very important to us. The exceptional standards of behaviour amongst our pupils is one of the many aspects that encourage staff to teach with us.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

Closing date: 10 am Tuesday 03 February 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children. In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.

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