English Teacher

English Teacher – KS2/KS3 | Dorchester

Inspire a love of English this September!

A welcoming and supportive middle school in Dorchester is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher, or a teacher with relevant experience delivering English, to join their team from September.

This is a full-time position (5 days per week) covering Years 5–8 (KS2/KS3). The role is initially for the Autumn Term, with the potential to continue for the remainder of the academic year for the right candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with a strong sense of community, where staff are valued, pupils are encouraged to achieve their very best, and high-quality teaching is at the heart of everything they do.

• Full-time English Teacher
• 5 days per week
• September start
• Initially covering the Autumn Term
  , with potential to extend for the full academic year
• Teaching English across Years 5–8 (KS2/KS3)
• Planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons
• Supporting pupils of all abilities to achieve their full potential
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and the wider school community

• Hold QTS or have relevant experience teaching English
• Be confident teaching across KS2 and KS3
• Have excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Inspire pupils with creative and engaging lessons
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Be committed to delivering high standards of teaching and learning
• Enjoy working as part of a supportive and dedicated team

• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive staff team
• Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn
• Excellent teaching resources and collaborative planning
• Opportunities for professional development
• Potential for the role to continue beyond the Autumn Term

If you're ready to inspire the next generation of readers, writers, and confident communicators, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV covering the last 10 years of work history. A member of the Teaching Personnel team will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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