About this role
Teacher of English
Full time, from 1 September 2026. Suitable for an experienced teacher or ECT.
Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale
This is an exciting opportunity to join our English team in a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking school, where you will inspire curiosity and a love of writing and literacy in our students. Are you driven by sharing your passion for literature and the English language, as well as ensuring students reach their potential? If so then we would love to hear from you.
Candidates will need to demonstrate:
• A proven ability to deliver outstanding teaching and learning.
• Organised and have excellent communication skills.
• High expectations of students.
• A commitment and passion for English.
We can offer you:
• The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.
• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.
• A chance to work within a school with a strong sense of purpose and community.
• The opportunity to work with our young learners and supportive parents and carers.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, PAM Wellbeing who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
At the Wessex Learning Trust collaboration is key, we work together to share knowledge, grow and develop through professional learning communities.
To apply for this position, please complete a teacher application form, (available on The Wessex Learning Trust website and E-Teach), together with a letter of application for the attention of the Headteacher, Mr Lee Cornwall. Your letter should be no more than two pages, detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position.
Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.