Teacher of English

About the job

Key information

• Teachers’ Pay Scale MPS/UPS
• 0.5FTE, Permanent
• Required from September 2026
• Applications welcome from ECTs as well as experienced colleagues

What will I be doing?

We are thrilled to announce that, as our school continues to grow, expand its vision, and enrich its curriculum offer, we are introducing an additional Teacher of English role to further enhance and build on the success of our English department. We are inviting an exceptional educator to join our thriving, high-performing, and oversubscribed secondary school.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

You will join a supportive team with collaborative, respectful colleagues, both within the English department and the wider school and Trust community, who all aspire to delivering outstanding teaching and sharing best practice. We are looking for a passionate and driven teacher who is dedicated to ensuring every student achieves their full potential and develops a love of learning.

We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers and experienced colleagues. The ability to teach an additional subject(s) would be an advantage

What is in it for me?

Our students are a pleasure to teach, they are motivated, articulate and respectful and we pride ourselves on our strong staff–student relationships. We are a caring community and were proud to be recognised by Ofsted as the ‘happiest school in Somerset in 2025’.

Join us at Sexey’s School and be part of a team committed to being exceptional in all that we do.

We can offer you membership of a highly inclusive learning community which promotes collaboration and a sense of pride and identity, as well as professional development through bespoke career planning.

Supporting documents and information

Visits to the school and Trust are welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact qetrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk for an appointment

Closing date: 9am 20 May 2026

Interview Date: 22 May 2026

Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.

The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The advertised post is subject to a teaching and learning observation interview, an enhanced DBS check References, Right to Work in the UK, online searches and other pre-employment checks.

For application details and further information please visit our website or email: QETrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk

For vacancies at Sexey’s School and all other schools within the Quantock Education Trust, and for details of the application process, please visit the Quantock Education Trust Vacancies page.

If you have any questions about any of the vacancies advertised or would like to speak to someone about working at Sexey’s School, please contact the HR Department on email: QETrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk or Tel: 01278 455531

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