Teacher of English

THE CASTLE SCHOOL; Bristol; Vor Ort; GBP 30.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Health Shield

Sick pay

Family-friendly leave

Zusammenfassung

The Castle School in Thornbury, near Bristol, seeks an experienced English teacher with QTS to join our supportive trust. You will deliver engaging lessons, maintain high expectations, and support pupils’ pastoral care within a thriving learning community.

You will work with colleagues to implement the National Curriculum, monitor progress, and contribute to whole-school CPD while upholding safeguarding and inclusion values.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold QTS with proven experience teaching English.
• Experience across a range of ages and abilities is essential.
• Clear knowledge of National Curriculum requirements and safeguarding.

Aufgaben

• Create clear learning objectives and lesson structures with high pace and challenge.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment and strong student relationships.
• Mark work, monitor progress and set targets in line with policies.
• Be tutor group lead, providing academic monitoring and pastoral welfare.
• Collaborate with parents, other professionals and CPD programs.

Kenntnisse

QTS

English teaching

Pastoral care

Curriculum planning

Behaviour management

Ausbildung

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Bachelor's degree in English or related subject

Jobbeschreibung

In this role, you won't just deliver a curriculum-you will shape futures, foster inclusive learning environments and provide the vital pastoral support that helps young people thrive. What you'll do:

• Create clear learning objectives and lesson structures that maintain a high pace, motivation, and challenge for all students
• Establish a safe, purposeful, and welcoming environment where students feel secure and confident
• Maintain high standards of student behavior through positive relationships and well-focused teaching
• Mark and monitor students' work and set targets for progress in line with the learning and teaching and assessment policies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for a tutor group, providing academic monitoring, guidance and pastoral welfare while liaising with parents and external agencies.
  You are a qualified teacher possessing QTS with proven experience teaching across a range of ages and abilities.
• You demonstrate a clear passion for English and a deep commitment to sharing this enthusiasm with young people.
• You have a detailed working knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements and the pedagogical skills to translate them into impactful, deep learning experiences.
• You are a personable and approachable professional, capable of building effective relationships with both students and colleagues across the trust.
• You are a proactive team member with a "can-do" approach and the agility to respond to the evolving needs of the school environment.
• You maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation, implementing these policies with consistency and care.
• You are committed to continuous professional development and are eager to take an active part in whole-school and Pathway-wide CPD programs.
  At The Castle School, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. Situated in Thornbury we have great transport links with Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and South Gloucestershire.

The Castle School currently has 1,426 students and is shaped by our clear values, kindness, fairness and aspiration. This inclusive culture is reflected in our outstanding student conduct, a genuine sense of belonging and an on-site alternative provision that ensures every learner has the support to succeed. We have a thriving Post-16 centre, a committed junior leadership team and a strong track record of supporting our local community., Pathway Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.

• Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
• A supportive trust and school community
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
• A commitment to high-quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
• A values-driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Teachers' Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death-in-service cover
• Access to Health Shield, a fully funded healthcare scheme
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
• Family-friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work-life balance