Teacher (English)

Teacher (English)

Location: Dampier Street, Yeovil

Salary: MPS / UPS (depending on experience)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time  

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026

Are you creative, resilient and ready to work with some of the most interesting pupils the education system has to offer?  Do you care about the life chances of children and want a challenge beyond the mainstream?

Tor School is a special place to work. Joining Tor is like a family; we look out for each other, we are supportive of each other and you always feel part of a team that is there for you.  It can be challenging but the feeling of being part of a body of people who will help you is quite special.  We believe in people and their capacity; we look for the good.  All people at Tor, Staff and students, are valued and invested in as part of our commitment to helping us all to better reach our potential. 

We are looking for a strong practitioner with a passion for teaching English, who is confident and skilled in working with learners who have SEMH needs.  We can offer a well-resourced department and a great team of people to work with.

Tor School is Pupil Referral Unit based in Glastonbury, Yeovil and Chard. Tor School is committed to providing the best education possible for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in East Somerset.

We are keen to appoint the right person with the personal qualities that will make them a success at Tor.  In addition to the skills required, the passion to work with young people and the key personal attributes are fundamental.

We are looking for candidates who (are):

• Able to teach more than one subject
• Resilient and dependable and committed to high quality teaching and learning
• Excellent interpersonal skills and works well in a small team
• Organised and hard working – willing and able to go the extra mile
• Firmly believes that every child, irrespective of background and starting point, can be successful in learning
• Imaginative and can create opportunities to promote children’s social and emotional development
• Committed to social inclusion and raising children’s achievement
• Subscribe to, and can demonstrate, a clear understanding of nurturing principles
• Able to foster good relationships with pupils, parents/carers and a range of professional colleagues
• A high level of personal resilience, a positive attitude and flexible approach
• Willing to continue and develop practice through self-directed professional development

Job Purpose:

To carry out the functions of a teacher in accordance with the Teacher Standards, the Tor Traits, staff dispositions and the Tor Staff competences contained in the Person Specification.

To provide high-quality, personalised education to pupils who attend Tor School Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). The role requires the teacher to support the design of, and deliver a curriculum that is accessible, engaging, and supportive, helping pupils overcome challenges, build self-confidence, and develop positive attitudes toward learning. The teacher will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to each pupil’s development and reintegration into mainstream education or further suitable provisions, where appropriate.

Children attending Tor School will have a wide range of needs, and often very complex needs, which every teacher will strive to meet.  The nature of a PRU is often unpredictable and therefore adaptability is a key trait that enables teachers to fulfil their purpose, along with a willingness to understand the needs of each learner, work as a team and have the flexibility to manage varying lengths of placement, effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:

TEACHING AND LEARNING

• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that prioritises pupil well-being, resilience, and emotional regulation.
• In accordance with schemes of work, plan, deliver and review lessons which are appropriate to the age and ability of the students so as to facilitate progression in students’ learning.
• Design and produce teaching materials and resources which are appropriate to age and ability.
• Manage the classroom and teaching equipment, to create a positive learning environment which makes effective use of available resources.
• Implement all school policies with specific regard to registration, student absence, safeguarding and our principles of Ready, Safe, Respect.
• Teach more than one subject

RELATIONAL PRACTISE

• Actively form meaningful relationships with vulnerable young people.
• Use trauma-informed and restorative approaches to manage behaviour, addressing challenging situations with empathy and understanding.
• When necessary, follow or implement individual behaviour plans and tailor interventions that support positive behaviour change.
• Develop and maintain classroom routines that create a safe, structured, and consistent environment for pupils.

Tor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks, including social media screening

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Tor School, please do not hesitate to apply.