English Teacher - Sky Vale School

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time working

Company pension

SimplyHealth employee healthcare cashback scheme

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Long service and recognition awards

Extensive training and professional development opportunities

Job summary

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd. is recruiting an English Teacher for Sky Vale, a new school in Bristol. This role involves shaping high-quality, therapeutic education and delivering tailored curricula for children aged 6–18.

The successful candidate will work within a Trauma Informed Practice model, fostering confidence and resilience in students. Benefits include extensive training opportunities and a company pension.

If you are compassionate and dedicated, we invite you to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our learners.

Qualifications

• QTS or NQT status, ideally with specialism or experience in teaching Maths.
• Valid Driving Licence required for the role.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke English curricula tailored to each learner's abilities.
• Work within a Trauma Informed Practice model.
• Create a nurturing and supportive educational environment.

Skills

Strong written communication

Competent IT skills

Ability to engage with children

Excellent active listening skills

Education

QTS or NQT status

Job description

We are excited to be recruiting a English Teacher for our brand new school, Sky Vale, in Redhill, Bristol. This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver high quality, therapeutic education within a nurturing and inspiring environment.

As our English Teacher, you will bring Literacy to life for our children and young people through creative, flexible, and individualised learning approaches. You’ll design and deliver bespoke English curricula that meet each learner’s abilities, interests, and aspirations—supporting them to develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

You will work within our Trauma Informed Practice model, ensuring that every interaction and lesson contributes to a safe, supportive, and emotionally secure environment. Our schools proudly hold the Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award, reflecting our commitment to holistic, child centered practice.

In return, you will be joining a growing and developing school at a truly exciting moment. We will invest in you through high quality training—including Pro Active Approaches—and support you in your professional development and career progression.

Our young people have often experienced instability and inconsistent relationships. We are therefore seeking a committed, compassionate, and dedicated English Teacher who wants to grow their career within a therapeutically led organisation and a leading alternative education provider.

What We Offer

• Term time working aligned with the local authority
• Company pension
• SimplyHealth employee healthcare cashback scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition awards
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities
• Gold standard Investors in People employer

Sky Vale School will support learners aged 6–18, offering tailored, therapeutic education designed to help each child reach their full potential. Nestled in the heart of the Mendips, our beautiful school is surrounded by nature and embedded in its community—an inspirational setting for both staff and students.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong written communication and competent IT skills
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with children, colleagues, and external partners
• Excellent active listening skills
• QTS or NQT status, ideally with specialism or experience in teaching Maths
• Valid Driving Licence (essential for this role)
• Right to Work in the UK

How to Apply

For further information or to request the full role profile, please contact our Recruitment Team:
[e-mail]
01722 435750 (Option 2)

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will undergo relevant child protection checks, including employment references and an Enhanced DBS.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age.