Teacher of English

Poole High School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and driven English Teacher to join our high-performing, forward-thinking and cohesive department. We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students to achieve positive outcomes. English is a thriving and successful subject area, at both GCSE and A-Level. The English team is large yet tight-knit and benefits from co-located, subject-specific laboratories that enable effective collaboration with departmental colleagues. We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students achieve positive outcomes. You will work with the Director of English and the wider school team to continually drive attainment and standards across the department and the school as a whole. The successful applicant will be expected to deliver the subject across all Key Stages. We are looking for a conscientious, dedicated team player with excellent subject knowledge and a passion for their subject. We have high expectations of our staff, and in return, we value them highly. Our systems ensure you can focus on delivering high-quality lessons sustainably, without being hindered by bureaucracy or poor behaviour. We are proud of our strong learning culture in every classroom. What we can offer you

• Disruption-free learning and a 'warm-strict' behaviour system
• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
• The opportunity to teach up to A Level
• A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback - no onerous marking policies
• A centralised homework system at KS3 - you do not need to mark KS3 homework
• Centralised detentions, including homework detentions (you do not need to organise/chase at all)
• No formal graded lesson observations - just ongoing 'no-stakes' feedback, helping you to continuously develop
• Professional development that is continuous and based upon national research schools
• A culture of engaged learners - leaving you free to teach high-quality lessons
• Comprehensive induction process with ongoing support from a dedicated induction co-ordinator
• An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• A school and trust with the scale and structure to maximise opportunities and career progression
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Free and easy on-site parking
We welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around the school so you can appreciate our excellent learning environment. Any questions? To discuss the post or your application, please contact Nikki Steele on or email us at n.steele@poolehigh.poole.sch.uk. How to apply To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: Staff Vacancies - Twynham Learning The closing date for applications is Monday, 7 September 2026, at 9 am. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early. Interview date to be confirmed. Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguarding children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Poole High School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and driven English Teacher to join our high-performing, forward-thinking and cohesive department. We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students to achieve positive outcomes. English is a thriving and successful subject area, at both GCSE and A-Level. The English team is large yet tight-knit and benefits from co-located, subject-specific laboratories that enable effective collaboration with departmental colleagues. We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students achieve positive outcomes. You will work with the Director of English and the wider school team to continually drive attainment and standards across the department and the school as a whole. The successful applicant will be expected to deliver the subject across all Key Stages. We are looking for a conscientious, dedicated team player with excellent subject knowledge and a passion for their subject. We have high expectations of our staff, and in return, we value them highly. Our systems ensure you can focus on delivering high-quality lessons sustainably, without being hindered by bureaucracy or poor behaviour. We are proud of our strong learning culture in every classroom.

What we can offer you
• Disruption-free learning and a 'warm-strict' behaviour system
• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
• The opportunity to teach up to A Level
• A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback - no onerous marking policies
• A centralised homework system at KS3 - you do not need to mark KS3 homework
• Centralised detentions, including homework detentions (you do not need to organise/chase at all)
• No formal graded lesson observations - just ongoing 'no-stakes' feedback, helping you to continuously develop
• Professional development that is continuous and based upon national research schools
• A culture of engaged learners - leaving you free to teach high-quality lessons
• Comprehensive induction process with ongoing support from a dedicated induction co-ordinator
• An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• A school and trust with the scale and structure to maximise opportunities and career progression
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Free and easy on-site parking
We welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around the school so you can appreciate our excellent learning environment.