Teacher of English - Queen Elizabeth High School, Carmarthen

Teacher of English - Queen Elizabeth High School, Carmarthen

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3982

Organisation: Schools

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Carmarthen

Grade: School Teachers

If part time, the full time salary quoted (which is based on full time equivalent) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate : £26.43 – £32.11

Contract Hours 35hrs

Come and join our team

Required from 1 February 2027, we are seeking a highly motivated and well-qualified Teacher of English to join our thriving school community.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and committed teacher who is passionate about English and capable of motivating, inspiring and challenging our learners. You will play an important role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school and will contribute positively to the progress and achievement of our pupils.

We are dedicated to providing challenging and engaging learning experiences for all pupils, and we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who shares our commitment to high standards of teaching, learning and pupil achievement. The successful candidate will join a supportive and thriving school family and will be expected to contribute positively to our culture of ‘Caring, Learning, Leading’.

Carmarthen, a vibrant market town nestled on the edge of the picturesque Towy Valley, just 30 minutes from Swansea, is home to a pioneering comprehensive school that embodies the spirit of ‘Caring, Learning, Leading’. Our school is committed to nurturing a supportive environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. By fostering a culture of care, continuous learning and visionary leadership, we strive to provide our pupils with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need for a successful future.

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of English who is eager to make a positive contribution to the lives of young people and inspire the next generation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about the role, or if you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Claire Cluroe at claire.cluroe@qehs.carms.sch.uk .

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Level 1 - You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level..

Closing Date: 01/11/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Anonymous Recruitment
We adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Right to work eligibility: Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.

All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.

Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK . Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.

Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.

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