Teacher of English at King Edward VI Community College
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time
Salary: MPS / UPS : £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Closing Date: 9:00am, 23rd Feb 2026
Start Date: September 2026
Suitable for ECTs
Interview Date(s)Thursday or Friday 26-7 February
About this Role
Teacher of English
We are seeking a dynamic, passionate and inspiring Teacher of English to join our thriving English & Media Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage 5, with the potential to teach up to A Level.
At KEVICC, excellent teaching comes first. You will be an enthusiastic and skilled teacher who leads by example, inspires curiosity and a love of English, and is dedicated to achieving the very best outcomes for all students. Applications from Early Career Teachers are warmly welcomed; we have an excellent track record of supporting ECTs through high-quality mentoring and professional development.
You will join a forward-thinking, collaborative school where staff are deeply committed to the success, wellbeing and potential of every young person. KEVICC is proudly comprehensive, inclusive and kind, and our students are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, you will see the difference your teaching makes.
As part of Education South West, a trust of local primary and secondary schools, you will benefit from exciting opportunities to collaborate across a network of like-minded schools, including access to a nationally recognised Teaching School Hub based at Kingsbridge.
We are looking for a great teacher with energy, professionalism, resilience and a good sense of humour — someone who will inspire, challenge and engage students day in, day out.
We offer:
* 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
KEVICC (King Edward VI Community College) is located in the vibrant town of Totnes and serves a wide and diverse community. To learn more about our school, visit our website or follow us on Twitter (@KEVICC), Instagram (@kevicc.totnes) and YouTube (KEVICC Totnes).
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to get in touch ahead of applying.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sophie Greig, Head of English Faculty at sophie.greig@kingedwardvi.org.uk.
For further information and to apply please visit:
ESW is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service
Person Specification
King Edward VI Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will:
* 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
An enhanced DBS certificate will be required for the successful applicant.
Teacher of English
Supporting the College’s Overall Development
The postholder will contribute to the continued development of the College by:
* 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
Supporting the Development of Students
The postholder will:
* 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
Supporting Professional Development and Practice
The postholder will:
* 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
Additional Information
* Teachers may be required to undertake other duties of a similar level, as reasonably requested by their line manager
* This 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