Teacher of English

Teaching Vacancies; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bristol is seeking a Teacher of English to join their dedicated and creative team. This position is full-time on a fixed term basis covering maternity leave, starting in January 2026. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and capable of inspiring students, with potential opportunities to teach drama or music. Support for professional development is included along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Continuing Professional and Leadership development

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Committed to improving learning outcomes for all students.
• Demonstrate high quality teaching ability.
• Experience in delivering drama, music, or media studies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and high-quality English lessons to Key Stage 3 students.
• Lead small group reading interventions as needed.
• Participate in continuing professional development.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of English

Full time.

Fixed term to cover maternity leave from November 2025 for up to one year or the return of the post holder if sooner. January 2026 start also considered.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Key Stage 3 English teacher with a love of language and literature, to join our highly successful and supportive team. This post is suitable for either an experienced practitioner or a newly qualified colleague. Applications from experienced Upper Key Stage 2 teachers would also be welcomed. The successful candidate may also be required to lead small group reading interventions.

The successful candidate will be joining a creative and dedicated team characterised by high support, high challenge and a willingness to develop as professionals through sharing good practice with one another. The English Faculty foster a pro-active culture of collaboration and reflective practice that has students’ well-being and success at its heart.

We believe in educating young people not only for their academic success, but to be powerful citizens. English is at the heart of this and our students are passionate about the written and spoken word. We teach challenging texts in mixed prior attainment sets and believe in the power of developing our students’ cultural capital alongside their reading and writing skills.

About You

Candidates must be passionate about teaching: committed to improving the learning outcomes of all students; able to demonstrate the ability to deliver high quality teaching and inspire and motivate young people to achieve outstanding outcomes.

It is possible that this post could be tailored for the right candidate. There could also be the opportunity to deliver drama or music and a knowledge of or experience in media studies at KS5 level or photography at KS4 level would also be desirable.

What the school offers its staff

• Continuing Professional and Leadership development
• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
• Free onsite parking

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.