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.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
The Spires College
Foundation school · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,131
- Avg teacher salary
- £51,547
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
- Academy trust
- Westlands School Trust
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 3PE
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 7 September 2026
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
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