Teacher of English

Tiverton High School is part of the Federation of Tiverton Schools, along with Heathcoat Primary School and Rackenford Church of England Primary School. We are an innovative and successful school situated within easy reach of the M5, Exeter, Exmoor and the North Devon coast. We have over 1100 students aged 11-16 on role and have a genuinely comprehensive intake. Our philosophy is grounded on the belief that we are here to help children succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity for a new or experienced teacher who has UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to join a successful and ambitious English team.

Tiverton High School is looking to appoint a hardworking and innovative teacher to fulfil this key role. The successful candidate will be well-qualified with exceptional subject knowledge and teach across the age and ability range in our 11-16 co-educational school. We would consider applications from candidates seeking a job-share.

This role requires the candidate to have high expectations for themselves and students, excellent communication skills, and a commitment for continuous development. The English department is a supportive, dedicated, and experienced team who work hard to uphold the highest of expectations and deliver stimulating lessons.    

The purpose of your role will be:

• To be accountable, alongside the Subject Leader, for student progress and development in your classes

• To help develop and maintain the scheme of work for all key stages while ensuring it complies with the national curriculum, is varied and personalised, and is supplemented with a range of extra-curricular activities and opportunities.

• To ensure high standards of teaching and learning are established and maintained across the department.

• To help develop appropriate assessments across the key stages that are varied for all the needs of the students.

Tiverton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any formal offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks as part of the School’s Safer Recruitment practice and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, and a satisfactory 3rd party online & social media search.

Equal Opportunities: Tiverton High School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. If you have a disability and require any assistance with the application process, please contact HR@tiverton.devon.sch.uk