English Teacher

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large secondary school in Bristol is seeking a passionate English Teacher to start in November 2025. The role involves teaching across KS3 and KS4, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Successful candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have a track record of effective teaching. This full-time temporary position runs until July 2026 and contributes to a supportive and well-resourced educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and academic progress.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and enrichment activities.

Skills

Strong literacy skills

Analytical skills

Creativity in lesson delivery

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

English Teacher – Secondary School | November 2025 Start

Location: Bristol
Contract: Full-time, Temporary (NOV 2025 TO JULY 2026)
Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on Experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join a large, high‑performing secondary school in Central/South Bristol. Starting in November 2025, this role is until July 2026 for a teacher who wants to make a meaningful impact in a school that values academic excellence, creativity, and staff development.

Why This School?

• A well‑resourced school with a strong reputation for achievement and inclusion
• Supportive English department that values collaboration and innovation
• Excellent leadership focused on staff wellbeing and professional growth
• Broad and engaging curriculum that encourages critical thinking and creativity
• Convenient location in Bristol with excellent transport links

About the Role

You’ll be teaching English across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering lessons that inspire a love of literature, language, and learning. The school provides excellent resources and encourages creativity and energy in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4
• Plan and deliver engaging, well‑structured lessons
• Support students in developing strong literacy and analytical skills
• Contribute to curriculum planning and enrichment activities
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and academic progress
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.