Mainstream Secondary English Teacher

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate English Teacher for a full-time permanent role in Bristol starting September 2025. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 and engage students in a supportive environment. Benefits include a pre-planned curriculum and a comprehensive package including Eye Care vouchers and Health Cash Plan.

Benefits

Eye Care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Health Cash Plan

Confidential Counselling services

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching and making a difference.
• Experience in a teaching role, especially in KS3 and KS4.
• Strong ability to engage students and foster a love for literature.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality English lessons across Key Stages.
• Engage and support students in their learning.
• Assess and report on student progress.
• Participate in extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Qualified English teacher

Experience in teaching English at Key Stage 3 and 4

Competent user of ICT

Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours

Job description

Mainstream Secondary English Teacher – Bristol (BS4)

Are you a passionate, dedicated English Teacher looking for your next challenge? Do you want to make a real impact on the next generation’s education and future? We are seeking a passionate and dedicated English teacher to join a thriving, well-established secondary school in Bristol (BS4). With a commitment to academic excellence, personal development, and fostering a love for learning, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative teaching environment.

* Full time, permanent role
* No planning lessons from scratch! This school offers a pre-planned, fully resourced, curriculum which can be adapted for your students
* Salary: M1- M6 (£31,650 - £43,607), UPR 1-3 (£45, 646 - £49,094)
* Start date – 1st September 2025
* School has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
* Fully supported by an established Pastoral and SEND team.

This school offers an excellent benefits package including Eye Care vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme, Health Cash Plan (assistance with the cost and access to dental treatment, eye-care, physiotherapy, and chiropody), and Confidential Counselling services for you and those that live with you

Key Responsibilities:

* Deliver high-quality lessons in English across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
* Foster a positive learning environment where students feel engaged, challenged, and supported.
* Plan, prepare and teach lessons to suit varying abilities and learning styles, including students with SEN or English as an additional language
* Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students
* Encourage a love of literature and language through creative teaching methods.
* Active participation in extra-curricular activities/ educational visits / out-of-hours learning

We are looking for:

* A qualified English teacher with a strong passion for teaching.
* Experience in teaching English at Key Stage 3 and 4 (KS5 desirable, but not essential).
* Competent user of ICT
* Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline

If you are looking for a new teaching role for September 2025 where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and their families in Bristol, please contact Janine Robinson from the Academics Bristol office today.

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children