Teacher of English - Fixed Term

Employer: The Spires College

Location: Torquay, South West

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: FULL_TIME, TEMPORARY

Posted: 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

Are you looking for an English teaching post in which you can make a genuine difference to young people’s lives? Are you seeking to work in a school that is committed to supporting the professional development of all staff? If the answer is yes, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of English. We are passionate about the importance of excellent teaching and firmly believe in the power of education to transform lives. If you always aim to inspire and enthuse students through your teaching and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people, then this could be the perfect role for you. You will: be, or have the potential to become, an exceptional and innovative classroom practitioner; be committed to working in a close, collaborative team environment within the English Department; be able to use a strong pedagogical understanding to successfully deliver the curriculum; be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life. The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching. The ability to teach film and/or media is desirable but not essential, as is experience of teaching to A level. We would welcome applications from newly qualified teachers or experienced teachers who wish to take advantage of a new challenge.

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