Teacher of English & Early Reading

🏫 Westborough High School
📍 Dewsbury, West Yorkshire⏱ Full Time
📅 Posted Today📅 Closes 18 May 2026🔗 Via Tes Jobs
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational teacher of English. Westborough has a strong and stable staffing platform and can develop staff whatever their career stage - applications are welcomed from newly qualified teachers. Teacher of English & Early Reading (to support with the teaching of reading and the delivery of the English curriculum) (ECT 1/ECT 2 Preferable) Fixed Term 1 year Required September 2026 This is an ideal position for a primary trained specialist who can contribute to the teaching of reading. The successful candidate will be joining a well-established English team and are warmly welcomed to visit with one of our senior leaders. Westborough High School is a caring, vibrant and happy learning community. We value all our staff and work together to make a difference to children’s lives. Following the Section 8 Ofsted inspection in June 2022, Westborough continues to be a good school and ‘leaders are ambitious’ for the pupils. There is a real team approach at Westborough, where everyone, no matter what their role in school is, wants the ‘best’ for pupils. Ofsted were very complimentary about the culture of the school, describing it as, ‘welcoming and inclusive.’ Applications are welcomed from candidates who: Consistently deliver highly effective lessons in your subject area Have experience of developing effective teaching resources and strategies Have the skills and energy to inspire, lead and motivate others As a valued member of our team we can offer: Clear and shared values and expectations A commitment to tailored professional development A stimulating work environment An experienced, highly committed and support leadership team If you want to work with us on our journey to excellence, then we would like to hear from you. The closing date for applications to be returned is 9.00 a.m. on Monday 18 May 2026 with interviews likely to be held on Wednesday 20 May 2026. Completed applications should be returned to Fiona Sharp,

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