A highly supportive and visible team of colleagues who are hardworking, collaborative and committed to young people 

Bespoke professional development and clear career pathways, including NPQs and the Early Career Framework 

The opportunity to teach English across the full age and ability range, from Year 7 to Year 13 

The chance to work with fantastic students in a truly comprehensive setting 

A beautiful location in the South Hams, offering an exceptional quality of life 

Be an excellent classroom practitioner who consistently meets the Teachers’ Standards 

Demonstrate a strong track record of securing excellent outcomes in English, or show clear potential to do so 

Be ambitious for students, with high standards and a people-centred approach 

Have strong subject knowledge and a passion for English that inspires learners 

Be an effective and confident communicator who is energetic, enthusiastic and enjoys working with young people 

Bring fresh ideas and creativity, using their love of the subject to engage, enthuse and challenge students 

Be highly organised and an effective classroom manager, creating a positive learning environment with high expectations through a wide range of up-to-date and successful teaching strategies 

Work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute positively to the wider life of the school 

Be willing to support enrichment opportunities, including extracurricular activities and residential visits 

Have the ability to work successfully with students across the full ability range, both in groups and on a one-to-one basis 

Delivering consistently high-quality teaching and pedagogy that supports the College’s journey towards outstanding 

Maintaining the highest standards of classroom practice and behaviour, aligned with whole-school expectations 

Actively contributing to the development of a positive ethos and culture that reflects the College’s values 

Securing the highest possible academic outcomes for students in English 

Model consistently high standards of professional conduct and personal integrity 

Demonstrate excellent classroom practice that promotes engagement, challenge and progress for all learners 

Show strong emotional literacy when working with students, families and colleagues, including in high-pressure situations 

Use resources innovatively and efficiently to support outstanding learning in English 

Engage with and apply best practice from local, national and international research to improve teaching and learning 

Create and maintain a stimulating, inclusive and safe learning environment within English 

Monitor, track and analyse student progress effectively, using assessment information to identify gaps, address underachievement and ensure consistency of provision 

Engage fully with the College’s Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) programme, identifying personal training needs and implementing strategies to meet them 

Commit to high-quality professional learning, including participation in the ECF, NPQ or other accredited programmes as appropriate 

Develop links with other institutions to share best practice and, where appropriate, co-develop resources 

Demonstrate agility and flexibility in professional practice, including a willingness to work across disciplines within a faculty structure where appropriate 

Teachers may be required to undertake other duties of a similar level, as reasonably requested by their line manager 

This job description reflects the current requirements of the role and may be amended, following consultation, to meet the evolving needs of the College 

Teachers of English & Media are line-managed by the Faculty Director of English & Media