Teacher of English (0.75 FTE)

We are looking for a talented and ambitious part time Teacher of English to join Plymouth High School for Girls on a Fixed Term Contract. Our students are able and enthusiastic and regularly achieve the highest grades. The ideal candidate will have the ability and passion to deliver high quality teaching at the top grades. The ability to deliver some A Level Law to support this department would be desirable.

This post is suitable for an ECT as well as a more experienced teacher.

What you will need to succeed:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description

• Be a qualified and effective teacher with successful experience in all 3 Key Stages.
• To inspire, encourage and empower our students to achieve their very best.
• Be able to consistently deliver good or outstanding practice.
• To understand how to enable young people and excel academically whilst also helping them to make effective and rewarding life choices.
• To have thorough knowledge of how to provide effective teaching of English up to A-Level
• Be an inspiring teacher with real enthusiasm for the subject.
• Be able to motivate his/her pupils. 
• Be committed to high standards for both staff and students. 
• Be prepared to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the Academy. 
• Implement and support all Academy policies.
• Be able to collaborate with other leaders and managers in raising standards within the curriculum to Good and Outstanding including all student groups. 
• Be able to raise standards of teaching, learning and progress to ensure all subject staff deliver and all students receive Good and Outstanding lessons.
• Be able to coach and mentor subject staff to raise standards in learning and progress to be Good and Outstanding.

"Staff, with the support of the trust, receive an appropriate range of professional development opportunities" -Ofsted 2024

About Us

Plymouth High believes as much in preparing its students for life as it does their school years, shown by our motto “For life, not school, we learn”, drives all that we do.

Plymouth High School for Girls is a City selective Grammar school with a good reputation for providing an engaging curriculum within a supportive and encouraging environment. Students are happy at our school and enjoy the benefits of well taught and engaging lessons along with extensive extra-curricular opportunities. We are a small school with a friendly feel where people work flexibly and collaboratively to give our students the best possible experience.

Click here to find out what Plymouth High Pupils love about the school

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and the South West.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

• Think about their Thinking
• Be their Best self
• Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

What our Trust will offer you:

•  Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your teaching and learning.
• Professional Development: Explore excellent CPD opportunities, including tailored programs for Early Career, Middle, and Senior Leadership.
• Chartered Teacher Recognition: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organization, you can achieve recognition as a Chartered Teacher.
• Cutting-Edge Pedagogy: Experience an internationally accredited approach to thinking and learning, proven to elevate classroom practice.
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote health and sustainability through our Cycle to Work initiative.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. 
• Store Discounts: Access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers

Next steps:

If you are interested in working at our friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today! 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

We strongly encourage any teachers who may be interested in working at our school to direct any question they may have to the Head’s PA, Vicki Benwell, Vicki.Benwell@phsg.tsat.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk