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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teacher of English and Media Studies for September 2025. The post holder will be a passionate and inspirational Teacher of English and help drive and establish the development of the new A-Level in Media Studies. Ideally, candidates will be expected to teach both English Literature and Media Studies at A-level, with English teaching from KS3- GCSE being priority. Our pupils study the following courses: CIE GCSE English Language, AQA GCSE English Literature and OCR A-Level English Literature.
The English and Media Studies Department at Plymouth College is a vibrant and creative team committed to academic excellence and fostering a love of reading, writing, and oracy. Our aim is to develop articulate, reflective, and independent learners who can navigate and interpret the increasingly complex world of texts—both literary and digital. We provide a rich and rigorous chronologically progressive curriculum that prepares them for the demands of university, the workplace, and the world beyond the classroom. The department offers a rich variety of Extra Curricular opportunities for our pupils to engage with, and works closely with the school librarian on all matters literary. We are lucky to have a fantastic librarian and a well stocked and loved library space. We are excited to be teaching a new A-Level in Media Studies, with our first cohort starting in September 2025, which the post holder would be able to help develop.
Plymouth College has a wide range of extra-curricular activities to which all members of staff are expected to give a full commitment, according to their abilities, with games, clubs and societies. Prospective candidates should be willing to be involved with the wider life of a busy boarding and day school.
To apply, please complete the below form and send to [email protected]. The closing date for applications is 0900hrs BST on Tuesday 6th May 2025.
Plymouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications of CV alone will not be considered.
