Teacher of English

About the School

We are an 11-16 Academy in Somerset, serving the town of Yeovil and the surrounding villages. Westfield is an oversubscribed and successful school with a good reputation. This is due to our reputation as a child centred organisation that has exemplary behaviour and an unmatched pastoral system that puts the welfare of students and staff at its core.

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and are committed to supporting your professional development. What we're looking for

• A passion for learning and teaching and an ambition to develop their own practice
• The ability to inspire students to attain the highest possible outcomes

What the school offers its staff

• A Chromebook for each member of the teaching staff
• A committed and supportive leadership team, teaching and support staff
• A range of career development opportunities including induction and mentoring
• A stable and caring school community with well behaved, motivated and delightful students
• A pleasant, green site with outstanding facilities
• An opportunity to live and work in a fantastic part of the country
• A school that has teachers' professional autonomy as a key priority
• A strong, vibrant staff social ethos for example with a staff choir, staff steel pan band, five a side football

Quotes from recent "Good" Ofsted Nov 23.

Westfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment and checks

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including the barred list, and online searches as well as other pre appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safety in Education (September 2025).

For further details please follow the links below and visit our website, or contact our HR & Student Data Officer, Rhiannon Rodber, tel: , email: rhiannon.rodberwestfieldacademy.co.uk.

Application details

The deadline for applications is Thursday 12th March :00am.

Interviews will take place week commencing 23rd March 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 5:00pm on Friday 13th March 2026.

Further safeguarding check information

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including the barred list, as well as other pre appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safety in Education (September 2023).

Other information

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).