Teacher (English)

About the job

Key information

• Base: Primarily at Dampier Street, Yeovil
• Permanent, Full Time, Contract
• Salary: MPS / UPS (depending on experience)
• Starting date: As soon as possible

Tor School is Pupil Referral Unit based in Glastonbury, Yeovil and Chard. Tor School is committed to providing the best education possible for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in East Somerset.

The advertised vacancy is primarily based at our Dampier Street, Yeovil, site.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Are you creative, resilient and ready to work with some of the most interesting pupils the education system has to offer? Do you care about the life chances of children and want a challenge beyond the mainstream?

Then Tor School needs you

We are looking for a strong practitioner with a passion for teaching English, who is confident and skilled in working with learners who have SEMH needs. We can offer a well-resourced department and a great team of people to work with.

We are keen to appoint the right person with the personal qualities that will make them a success at Tor. In addition to the skills required, the passion to work with young people and the key personal attributes are fundamental.

We are looking for candidates who (are):

• Able to teach more than one subject
• Resilient and dependable and committed to high quality teaching and learning
• Excellent interpersonal skills and works well in a small team
• Organised and hard working – willing and able to go the extra mile
• Firmly believes that every child, irrespective of background and starting point, can be successful in learning
• Imaginative and can create opportunities to promote children’s social and emotional development
• Committed to social inclusion and raising children’s achievement
• Subscribe to, and can demonstrate, a clear understanding of nurturing principles
• Able to foster good relationships with pupils, parents/carers and a range of professional colleagues
• A high level of personal resilience, a positive attitude and flexible approach
• Willing to continue and develop practice through self-directed professional development

What is in it for me?

Tor School is a special place to work. Joining Tor is like a family; we look out for each other, we are supportive of each other and you always feel part of a team that is there for you. It can be challenging but the feeling of being part of a body of people who will help you is quite special. We believe in people and their capacity; we look for the good. All people at Tor School, staff and pupils, are valued and invested in as part of our commitment to helping us all to better reach our potential.

Tor School provides a very supportive environment and we believe in high quality staff development. We subscribe to an education support package that supports staff’s wellbeing.

DBS check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks, including social media screening.

Supporting documents and information

Tor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information email mandy.ramsey@torschool.org or phone on: 01458 258296

To apply please complete the Somerset Council application form which is available from our website, the school office or below.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 4 September 2026

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