English Teacher - Poole High School

We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic 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 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.

If you are interested in paid additional responsibilities (‘TLR’), we expect to have a selection of these soon becoming available for 1 September 2025, which the successful candidate can be considered for upon request.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity:

·        To assist in the development of resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in an identified curriculum area

·        To contribute to the school development plan and its implementation

·        To plan and prepare lessons

·        To contribute to the whole school’s planning activities

·        To run after school clubs

·   Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Nikki Steele, HR Officer on 01202 662015 or email us at [email protected] 

 How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: [email protected]  

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies 

The closing date for applications is Monday 12 May 2025 at 9am. 

We reserve the right to interview exceptional applications prior to the closing date and therefore interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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 safeguard 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.