Teacher of English

Broadoak Academy; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A distinguished secondary school in Weston-super-Mare seeks a part-time Teacher of English for maternity cover. The role requires a qualified teacher dedicated to inspiring students through engaging lessons and high educational standards. Responsibilities include delivering the curriculum and supporting diverse learners. The position offers a salary in line with experience and a commitment to professional development. Candidates are expected to contribute to a positive school culture and community.

Benefits

Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Comprehensive induction and support

Professional development opportunities

Health benefits including gym discounts

Generous family leave options

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher or holds an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Able to deliver the curriculum across relevant key stages.
• Strong communicator capable of building positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding English lessons to inspire students.
• Champion the success and life chances of all children.
• Support the delivery of opportunities beyond classroom learning.

Skills

Qualified teacher or equivalent

Strong communication skills

Ability to support diverse learners

Motivational skills

Ability to embrace change

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Teacher of English

Actual Annual Salary: £19,749 - £30,628 (M1 to UPS3) based on 0.6 FTE

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (M1 to UPS3)

Contract Type: Maternity Cover

Contract Length: Until 12 March 2027, or the return of the current role holder

Hours: Part-time, 19.5 hours per week (0.6)

Additional role info: Working Pattern - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Provisional Start Date: 16 March 2026

Your opportunity to deliver outstanding English lessons and inspire the next generation of students:

We are looking for an inspirational teacher with a passion for delivering excellent educational experiences for our students. You will have the opportunity to play a key role in championing the success and life chances of all children in our trust. Our commitment to high expectations and standards, a joy-filled contemporary curriculum and excellent teaching means that we can create more opportunities for the lifelong success of our pupils as they become young adults.

About you

• a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification.
• able to deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and consistently teach high quality lessons across relevant key stages.
• able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students.
• a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• able to recognise, value and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students experience & learning.
• empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

Broadoak Academy is an ever-growing secondary school located in Weston-super-Mare and is quickly becoming the school of choice for parents in the town. We are very proud to be an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school. We have a strong sense of belonging and community, and as such, we work together to offer students a well-balanced, happy and successful education. Our community is assured of Broadoak’s pivotal role in their children’s education, wellbeing and futures.

Why CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!

Recruitment timeline

Closing Date: 8 February 2026

Short‐listing: 9 February 2026

Interviews: 12 February 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.

Safeguarding Statement

The Cabot Learning Federation 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.

All successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive pre‑employment checking process, including an enhanced DBS check (including a further check against the appropriate barred list), references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, child disqualification (where applicable), prohibition from teaching/management and online checks. You must also tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.