Teacher, English Literature

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Are you an inspirational English teacher? Join us and teach English Literature at A Level. We’re an Ofsted Outstanding college, consistently rated in the top 10 FE Colleges in the UK by NICDEX. If you’re positive, proactive and have a can-do attitude, we’d love to hear from you.

We have over 500 students studying English at A level, taught by our experienced, high performing teachers. You’ll join a big team of experienced subject specialists, with lots of opportunities to collaborate and share best practice. This is a great chance to bring your own ideas and strengths to the delivery of English Literature.

In addition to teaching, you’ll be required to offer pastoral support as a personal tutor.

Why join Exeter College?
  • teach your subject at A Level only
  • we’ll pay an extra 27% of salary into your pension
  • join a growing Sunday Times 100 Best Company
  • bright, curious, motivated and engaged students
  • great benefits, including discounted shopping, bikes, electric cars and watersports
  • a focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
  • in Exeter city centre, a few minutes from Exeter St David’s and Exeter Central train stations

Applications from ECTs will be welcomed – you’ll access a supportive training programme as a newly qualified teacher.

Ambition, Collaboration, Energy. These are our values. Watch this short video to learn more.

And see what our staff have to say here.

Benefits

We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding. Read more on our careers page.

Applying for the role

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The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 25th February at midnight.

Expected interview date: w/c 3rd March 2025

No CVs or agencies please.

Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.

We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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