English Teacher

English Teacher – Poole (September 2025 Start)

Location: Poole
Start Date: September 2025
Subject: English
Contract: Long-term with potential for a permanent role
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Teaching Personnel Dorset is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic English Teacher to join a secondary school in Poole from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled educator to inspire students and foster a love for literature, language, and critical thinking in a supportive school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4
• Inspire and challenge students to develop strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Assess, track, and report on student progress in line with national curriculum guidelines
• Differentiate lesson plans to support students of varied abilities
• Establish a positive and structured classroom environment to support learning
• Contribute to the school community through extracurricular activities and collaborative teaching

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience teaching English at secondary level
• A strong understanding of the UK National Curriculum
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• A commitment to student progress and academic success
• An enhanced DBS check registered with the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay, paid weekly
• Long-term position with the potential for permanency
• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
• Support from a dedicated consultant at Teaching Personnel Dorset
• The chance to work in a supportive and well-resourced school

This is an excellent opportunity for an English Teacher looking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking school.

Apply today by sending your CV or contacting Teaching Personnel Dorset for more information.

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