Poole High School
Poole
£32,916 - £51,048 per year
Salary:
Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
9 October 2025
Job overview
We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic English Teacher to join our high-performing, forward thinking and cohesive department.
We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students achieve positive outcomes. You will work with the Director of English, and the wider school team to continually drive attainment and standards across the department.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity:
To assist in the development of resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in an identified curriculum area
To contribute to the school development plan and its implementation
To plan and prepare and lessons
To contribute to the whole school's planning activities
To run after school clubs
Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies
What we can offer you
An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families as well as exceptional colleagues
An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
Free on-site parking
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
Are an inspirational and skilled teacher of English
Are committed to improving pedagogical practices
Are aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
Aim high
Keep improving
Don't leave anyone behind
See the bigger picture
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Nikki Steele, HR Officer on or email us at
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to:
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:
The closing date for applications is Thursday 9 October 2025 at 9am. We reserve the right to interview exceptional applications prior to the closing date and therefore interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interview date to be confirmed.
Recruiter contact:
Email us
Call us
About Poole High School
Poole High School
Wimborne Road, Poole
Dorset
BH15 2BW
United Kingdom
Poole High School is an 11-19 comprehensive school serving families throughout the historic town of Poole. As the largest school in this selective catchment, we pride ourselves on the fact that all students thrive in this caring and collaborative environment. Our students are well motivated and co-operative, and the team spirit in this large school is second to none.
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