Teacher of English

Teacher of English Secondary MAT School | Weymouth, Dorset Are you an inspiring English Teacher ready to make a lasting impact in a forward‑thinking Multi‑Academy Trust (MAT) secondary school in Weymouth? This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, high‑performing school where literature, language, and creativity are truly valued. You'll play a pivotal role in developing students' confidence in reading, writing, and critical thinking-helping them find their voice and succeed both academically and personally. 🌟 The Role As Teacher of English, you will deliver high‑quality lessons across KS3 and KS4 (with opportunities at KS5), contributing to a vibrant and aspirational learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons
• Inspire a passion for reading, writing, and analytical thinking
• Differentiate teaching to meet a wide range of learning needs
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom that promotes participation and progress
• Assess, monitor, and support student attainment through accurate feedback
• Contribute to whole‑school initiatives within the MAT ✅ The Ideal Candidate
• Holds QTS or UK‑equivalent teaching qualification
• Degree in English or a related subject
• Proven experience teaching English in UK secondary schools
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Passionate about education and committed to student success 📄 Contract Details
• Location: Weymouth, South Dorset
• Position: Teacher of English
• Type of Work: Long‑term supply (Temp to Perm opportunity)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Academic year (with potential permanence)
• Hours: 8:20am - 4:00pm (may vary)
• Pay: MPS / UPS equivalent
• Working Pattern: Full‑time 🧾 Experience, Training & Compliance To be eligible through Prospero Teaching, you must:
• Hold QTS or equivalent
• Have at least 3 years' experience working with children or young people in the UK
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
• Provide two professional child‑related references covering the last two years
• Have up‑to‑date safeguarding training (or be willing to complete) 📩 Interested? Apply today with an up‑to‑date CV to be considered. Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an education recruitment agency for this role. All applicants must complete safeguarding and vetting checks prior to placement