[260507] English Teacher

UTC Plymouth, part of Reach South Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint an exceptional English Teacher to start in September 2026 Post: English Teacher Location: UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue, Devonport, PL1 4RL FTE Salary Range: MPS 1 - UPS 3 Contract Type: Permanent About the role Are you dedicated, innovative and driven to support young people develop the skills they need to access real world, high end opportunities? Then we want to hear from you! With excellent progression routes in Engineering and Digital Technology, we pride ourselves on providing personalised development programmes with a wholly child-centred approach, UTC Plymouth (Ofsted Good 2023) is an exciting and dynamic place to be. There will also be opportunities for close collaboration with Millbay Academy (Ofsted Good 2024) as our partner school. You will contribute to raising standards of student attainment; share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth and facilitate a learning experience that allows individuals to fulfil their potential. We are destinations focused and pride ourselves on preparing students for the world of work. About the successful candidate You will be a passionate advocate of equality and committed to raising standards, raising aspirations and facilitating the real life chances of the next generation. You are tenacious, enjoy a challenge and are dedicated to your own professional development as a means of providing the best to our young people and our team. You will understand the importance of “soft skill” development as a means of developing the whole individual alongside a strong drive for academic excellence. You are a creative, forward thinker who understands the vital necessity to provide young people with high aspirations and a clear pathway for life beyond school. This role involves understanding the needs of the students and adopting/developing an appropriate curriculum/intervention in your area. You will need to be able to establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for students, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly. About the School Located in Plymouth's historic Coastal Quarter, we are a centre of excellence for Plymouth with our specialism for creative thinking, underpinned by our broad and balanced curriculum. We are a diverse family and responsible to all corners of our community. Our young people are offered outstanding learning opportunities in a broad range of subjects focusing on industry, innovation and technological competence. Rated 'Good' by OFSTED inspectors in February 2023, we have a relentless drive for improvement, equity and social justice. All barriers to success will be removed with no young person being held back in their quest to become the next generation of innovators, creators, scientists and environmentalists. Emp