English Teacher

We require a talented English Teacher to join us at Brixham College.  The successful candidate will be a qualified, motivated and enthusiastic teacher of English, with a positive and open approach to learning.   You will join our team of experienced and committed professionals teaching Years 7-13, who are passionate about teaching and learning.   You will be a strong and effective classroom practitioner with high expectations for yourself and our children to ensure that they all achieve their very best.  You will be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum, and have a thorough knowledge of present curriculum development particularly those relating to English.

Brixham College is a successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school located in Torbay. The College is committed to serving our local community, championing inclusion, and seeking innovative ways to engage students and their families. To find out more about our school click here.

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Our Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth. 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 

View our Trust video to gain an insight into The Thinking Schools Academy Trust.

What our Trust will offer you: 

• TSAT pay scales above national pay scales.  
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits. 
• Excellent CPD opportunities including our Early career, Middle and Senior Leadership programmes. 
• As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher. 
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice. 
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of Brixham College and Plympton Academy. 
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers.  
• Free parking in our staff car park. 
• Cycle to Work Scheme. 
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff. 
• Refer a Friend scheme.

Next Steps

If you are interested in working at our 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 early if a suitable candidate is found. 

To arrange an informal conversation about the role, please email Laura Tailford (ltailford@brixhamcollege.co.uk)

If you experience any issues in applying for this role via our careers site,please click hereto submit an application via Microsoft Forms 

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