Teacher of English

Castle School Education Trust; Frenchay; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Teachers Pension Scheme

Sick pay

Family-friendly leave

Job summary

Downend School in Downend, South Gloucestershire, invites applications for a Teacher of English on a fixed-term maternity cover until January 2028. The role is 1 FTE, starting February 2027 (earlier start considered).

You will deliver a vibrant English curriculum, foster inclusive learning and provide pastoral support within a supportive trust network. We seek a qualified teacher with QTS, a passion for English, and a strong grasp of the National Curriculum.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS and proven English teaching across ages and abilities.
• Deep knowledge of the National Curriculum and ability to translate it into engaging learning.
• Committed to safeguarding, pastoral care and whole-school CPD.

Responsibilities

• Create clear learning objectives and lesson structures with high pace and challenge.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming classroom environment and positive behaviour.
• Monitor and mark work, set progress targets per policies.
• Be tutor group lead, liaise with parents and external agencies.

Skills

QTS essential

English teaching experience

National Curriculum knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in English or related

Job description

# Teacher of EnglishEmployer: Downend SchoolLocation: Downend, South GloucestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: up to 12 monthsSalary: MPR - UPRPosted: 23rd October 2026Expires: 6th November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 22nd February 2027Job ID: 1581220* Share :* Print**Job title**: Teacher of English**Contract** **type**: Fixed term maternity cover (until January 2028)**FTE**: 1 FTE**Start date**: February 2027 (earlier start date would be considered)**About the role**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.**About you*** 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.**About us**At Downend School we provide a safe, supportive and challenging learning environment that aims to inspire and empower young people to grasp opportunity; to reach their potential and excel; to develop responsibility and integrity and to respect themselves and others.We have a strong ethos based on our core PRIDE values of participation, respect, identity, determination and excellence. We set standards high and aim to nurture young people who are well equipped to become active and positive members of the school community and to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a time of rapid change.We are proud of the care and support we offer our students. We strongly believe in the value of creating a friendly and caring school community where youngsters feel a sense of belonging and feel valued and respected. Happy and motivated students will flourish and become successful young people. Above all, Downend is a happy school.**We can offer you:*** 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* Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies* Family‐friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balanceIn order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, Friday 6th November. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.Further details and additional information about our school may be viewed on our website.Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. If you have previously applied for this role there is no requirement to apply again, all applications will be reviewed. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.*Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child**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 students.*### AttachmentsTeacher of English JDPathway Recruitment Pack### Safeguarding Statement:Pathway Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions, as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not \"protected\" (i.e., filtered) under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check), satisfactory references, medical fitness, Right to Work in the UK, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching/management check. In line with KCSIE guidance, we will also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates.Our full Recruitment and Selection policy is available on our website.