Teacher of English

St Laurence School; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St Laurence School is seeking a dedicated Teacher of English to join their successful team. The position offers flexibility with full-time or part-time hours and aims to support both ECTs and experienced teachers. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining high educational standards and fostering professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive management and teamwork

Strong academic results

Qualifications

• ECTs and experienced teachers welcome.
• Strong commitment to professional development.
• Ability to teach English across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to students across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
• Support student learning and engagement.
• Encourage ownership of curriculum aspects.

Skills

Teamwork

Teaching

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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Teacher of English

Full-time or part-time hours considered, Permanent

To start: 1st September 2025

We are seeking a talented colleague to join a highly effective team in our successful school close to the heritage city of Bath.

The successful applicant will be able to teach English across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:

There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.

We have a large English department comprised currently of thirteen full-time and part-time specialist English teachers, some of whom have responsibilities beyond the department. The Head of Department is supported by a Second in Department i/c KS4, and a KS3 English Coordinator. The department has a strong track record of offering career development opportunities, and we encourage all colleagues to lead on and take ownership of aspects of our curriculum as part of our collegiate ethos. We are proud of our identity as a department and the consistent diet of very good teaching we offer our students; this is reflected in excellent GCSE and A level results.

Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 16th June 2025

Safeguarding Statement

St Laurence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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Teacher of English

Full-time or part-time hours considered, Permanent

To start: 1st September 2025

We are seeking a talented colleague to join a highly effective team in our successful school close to the heritage city of Bath.

The successful applicant will be able to teach English across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:

There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.

We have a large English department comprised currently of thirteen full-time and part-time specialist English teachers, some of whom have responsibilities beyond the department. The Head of Department is supported by a Second in Department i/c KS4, and a KS3 English Coordinator. The department has a strong track record of offering career development opportunities, and we encourage all colleagues to lead on and take ownership of aspects of our curriculum as part of our collegiate ethos. We are proud of our identity as a department and the consistent diet of very good teaching we offer our students; this is reflected in excellent GCSE and A level results.

Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 16th June 2025

For interview: w/c 30th June 2025

Safeguarding Statement

St Laurence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.