English Teacher - Part time, Fixed Term Contract
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9LG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | d9a22f9d-ae1a-40b8-a1fa-3d48d30c90c9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful applicant will be working in an experienced and busy department of eight staff; four full time and four part time. The team includes the Head of English, the Key Stage 4 Coordinator, the Key Stage 3 Coordinator and the whole school Literacy lead. Outcomes in English have been consistently high over recent years and we are looking to continue this trend. The English department teaches across the whole age range for Year 7 to Year 13. We offer qualifications for GCSE English Language, GCSE English Literature and A Level English Literature.
The English curriculum provision is both appropriate and generous, providing good opportunities for students to excel within the subject. Uptake and outcomes at Post 16 reflects the quality and dedication of the teaching staff and the grounding the curriculum provides to students in the formative years within Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
Students in KS3 currently have eight 55 minute lessons per fortnight. We track students regularly and teach in mixed ability classes. Each year group from Year 7 onwards has five English classes.
In Years 10 and 11 all students have eleven 55 minute lessons per fortnight. We track students regularly and teach in mixed ability groups. We currently teach the AQA GCSE specification.
Students in the sixth form have eight 55 minute lessons per fortnight for A Level English Literature. We currently follow the AQA specification.
This job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Discussions will take place on a regular basis to clarify individual responsibilities within the general framework and character of the post as identified below. The conditions of employment of teachers in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions of Service Document apply to this post, whose holder is expected to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require, under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher.
What the school offers its staff
See the attached Recruitment Pack for more details
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.
The successful applicant will be working in an experienced and busy department of eight staff; four full time and four part time. The team includes the Head of English, the Key Stage 4 Coordinator, the Key Stage 3 Coordinator and the whole school Literacy lead. Outcomes in English have been consistently high over recent years and we are looking to continue this trend. The English department teaches across the whole age range for Year 7 to Year 13. We offer qualifications for GCSE English Language, GCSE English Literature and A Level English Literature.
The English curriculum provision is both appropriate and generous, providing good opportunities for students to excel within the subject. Uptake and outcomes at Post 16 reflects the quality and dedication of the teaching staff and the grounding the curriculum provides to students in the formative years within Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
Students in KS3 currently have eight 55 minute lessons per fortnight. We track students regularly and teach in mixed ability classes. Each year group from Year 7 onwards has five English classes.
In Years 10 and 11 all students have eleven 55 minute lessons per fortnight. We track students regularly and teach in mixed ability groups. We currently teach the AQA GCSE specification.
Students in the sixth form have eight 55 minute lessons per fortnight for A Level English Literature. We currently follow the AQA specification.
This job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Discussions will take place on a regular basis to clarify individual responsibilities within the general framework and character of the post as identified below. The conditions of employment of teachers in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions of Service Document apply to this post, whose holder is expected to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require, under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher.
What the school offers its staff
See the attached Recruitment Pack for more details
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.