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Teacher of English

West Exe School · Exeter · Devon

Job description

At West Exe, one conviction shapes everything: every student and every member of staff deserve something exceptional. That means an exceptional culture to belong to, exceptional teaching to learn from, and an exceptional experience to carry with them long after they leave.

Everything else we do follows from that conviction. We offer a curriculum that is rigorous, academic and rich in knowledge. We expect teaching of genuine quality in every room. And our cultural capital programme opens doors for all of our students, not just a fortunate few.

English sits at the very heart of that ambition. The books students read, the arguments they learn to make and the words they learn to command shape what they can go on to do. We are looking for a teacher of English who believes great literature and powerful language belong to every child, and who wants to help make that true in every lesson they teach.

Every Student, Every Time

Our values become real in the classroom through one promise: Every Student, Every Time. That covers the student who finds reading hard, the student who is quietly getting by and the student who is already flying. Each is owed the same precise explanation, the same demand for their full attention, and the same belief that they will succeed. That promise holds in every lesson, not just some of them.

We are looking for someone who will:

  • Teach a knowledge-rich English curriculum that is ambitious, coherent and rooted in great texts
  • Deliver consistently excellent teaching, with clear explanation and high expectations in every lesson
  • Hold high expectations for every student and give them the clarity and support to meet them
  • Bring energy, warmth and conviction to the department and the wider life of the school
  • Live our values of brave, selfless and together, for every child, every time
  • In return, we offer:

    • A well-planned, shared curriculum, so your time goes into teaching well rather than starting from scratch
    • A supportive, collaborative English department
    • High-quality professional development as part of the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust

    This role suits an experienced teacher, an ECT ready to take on their first post, or someone returning to the classroom. Although this is a fixed-term post, it is a real chance to see how we work and to develop your practice in a school that takes teaching seriously. We would love to hear from you.


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    About this school

    West Exe School

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

    Good
    Pupils
    1,237
    Avg teacher salary
    £49,437
    Pupil:teacher ratio
    16:1
    Academy trust
    THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

    Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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    Ofsted rating key

    OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

    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.

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    Exeter, Devon, EX2 9JU

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    Salary
    MPS-UPS
    Contract
    Fixed term or temporary
    Working pattern
    Full time
    Posted
    21 October 2026
    Closing date
    22 November 2026

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