Teacher of English

Cathedral Schools Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Bristol is seeking a dynamic Teacher of English to join their supportive team. This full-time position covers maternity leave starting in January 2026, suitable for both experienced educators and newly qualified teachers. The ideal candidate will foster student engagement and enhance their learning experience, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration.

Benefits

Continuing Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching English at Key Stage 3 is essential.
• Experience in teaching drama or music is desirable.
• Ability to teach media studies or photography at KS4 would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality English teaching.
• Lead small group reading interventions.
• Collaborate with the English Faculty on best practices.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Commitment to improving learning outcomes

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teacher of English

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 30 September 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 09 October 2025
• Location: Bristol, Somerset, BS20 0HU
• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Job type: Contract
• Job reference: b04253da-3175-49fd-9b07-f4b49ce76fb9

Overview

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.

Summary

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.

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.