Second in English
| Posting date: | 07 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a7ddd88d-6b13-4136-846b-e87ce005784e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
• Be an exceptional teacher of English.
• Develop and demonstrate high-quality leadership skills.
• Act as a lead practitioner and model of excellent teaching in all aspects of the role.
• Help ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum area.
• Work alongside the Head of English and team and begin leading areas as directed, such as taking on responsibilities for supervising the KS3 curriculum.
You are someone who:
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a degree or equivalent.
• Is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Has a track-record of exceptional classroom teaching with an understanding of effective pedagogy.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to and knowledge/experience of effective strategies to maintain and raise attainment, in particular to address the differing needs which exist in the mixed ability classroom, which include second language learners.
• Has experience of improving outcomes for students with SEND or disadvantage.
• Has a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education, the school’s vision and ethos, as well as the implementation of equal opportunities policy and practice.
What the school offers its staff
Wadham School can offer you:
• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals.
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families.
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom.
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England.
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
• Be an exceptional teacher of English.
• Develop and demonstrate high-quality leadership skills.
• Act as a lead practitioner and model of excellent teaching in all aspects of the role.
• Help ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum area.
• Work alongside the Head of English and team and begin leading areas as directed, such as taking on responsibilities for supervising the KS3 curriculum.
You are someone who:
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a degree or equivalent.
• Is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Has a track-record of exceptional classroom teaching with an understanding of effective pedagogy.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to and knowledge/experience of effective strategies to maintain and raise attainment, in particular to address the differing needs which exist in the mixed ability classroom, which include second language learners.
• Has experience of improving outcomes for students with SEND or disadvantage.
• Has a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education, the school’s vision and ethos, as well as the implementation of equal opportunities policy and practice.
What the school offers its staff
Wadham School can offer you:
• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals.
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families.
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom.
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England.
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.