Qualified English Teacher

TeacherActive; Filton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay

Referral bonus (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is recruiting an English Teacher for a secondary school in Bristol. This part-time role (0.6 FTE) starts January 2027 with a pro-rata salary of £34,069 to £52,835 per year. You will deliver engaging English lessons and support students across abilities.

You will join a forward-thinking school valuing academic excellence, creativity, and wellbeing. The successful candidate will have QTS in English and a passion for inspiring young people through language and literature.

Qualifications

• QTS with English specialism (ECTs welcome).
• 2+ years of English teaching in secondary settings.
• Strong knowledge of the English curriculum and ability to deliver differentiated lessons.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Passion for inspiring young people through English language and literature.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons to students across abilities.
• CO-create inclusive learning with a focus on literacy and language development.
• Contribute to the wider school community and extracurricular activities.

Skills

QTS English

Secondary English teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Job Title: English Teacher
Location: Bristol
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: £34,069 - £52,835 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Long-term, Part-Time (0.6 FTE)

Are you a passionate English Teacher looking for a rewarding part-time role in an ambitious and supportive secondary school?

Are you an Early Career Teacher / ECT looking for an opportunity to develop your teaching practice within a welcoming and inclusive school environment?

Would you love to join a forward-thinking school that places academic excellence, creativity and the wellbeing of its students at the heart of everything it does?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a highly ambitious and inclusive secondary school in Bristol that has quickly established itself as a popular choice for local families. The school offers an inspiring learning environment built around academic excellence, care and respect, with a strong emphasis on developing the whole child through high-quality teaching, exceptional opportunities in music and performing arts, and a rich programme of extracurricular activities.

The school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic English Teacher on a long-term, part-time basis (0.6 FTE), starting in January 2027. The successful English Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging and inspiring English lessons, supporting students of varying abilities to develop their confidence, literacy skills and enthusiasm for English language and literature, while contributing positively to the wider school community.

The successful English Teacher will have:

• QTS with an English specialism (ECTs are welcome to apply)
• Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting
• Strong knowledge of the English curriculum and the ability to deliver engaging and differentiated lessons
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• A genuine passion for inspiring young people through English language and literature
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to supporting the school's inclusive and aspirational ethos

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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