Teacher of English

About the school

Poole High School is a high-performing, forward-thinking school with a thriving and successful English department at both GCSE and A Level. The large yet tight-knit English team benefits from co-located, subject-specific spaces that support effective collaboration. The school teaches a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students to achieve positive outcomes.

The role

Poole High School seeks an enthusiastic and driven English Teacher to join the department. The successful candidate will deliver the subject across all Key Stages and work with the Director of English and the wider school team to drive attainment and standards. The post offers the opportunity to teach up to A Level.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality English lessons across Key Stages 3 to 5
• Collaborate with colleagues on planning and the use of shared resources
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of attainment and standards within the department and across the school

Requirements

• Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for English
• Conscientious and dedicated team player
• Commitment to high expectations and sustainable, high-quality teaching

Benefits & package

• Disruption-free learning supported by a warm-strict behaviour system
• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
• Feedback policy based on whole-class feedback with no onerous marking requirements
• Centralised homework system at KS3 with no requirement to mark KS3 homework
• Centralised detentions, including homework detentions
• No formal graded lesson observations, only ongoing no-stakes feedback
• Continuous professional development based on national research
• Comprehensive induction process with dedicated support
• Exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to senior and system leadership preparation
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Free and easy on-site parking

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. The closing date for applications is Monday, 7 September 2026, at 9 am. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before this date, so early applications are encouraged. Interview date to be confirmed.