Teacher of English

Winterstoke Hundred Academy; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Induction and career development

Professional development entitlement

Shared CLF curriculum

Job summary

Winterstoke Hundred Academy is seeking a passionate English teacher on a part-time basis (0.4 FTE). The role involves delivering high-quality lessons across key stages and supporting diverse learners, including pupil premium and SEND students.

You will join a supportive trust environment with opportunities for professional development and collaboration. The post is permanent with a January 2027 start date, subject to pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• A qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Ability to deliver the English curriculum and teach high-quality lessons across key stages.
• Ability to meet the needs of learners including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and high attaining students.
• Strong communication, adaptability and relationship-building with students, staff and parents.
• Commitment to enriching student experience beyond classroom delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality English lessons across relevant key stages.
• Meet the needs of diverse learners including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and high attaining students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school improvement and curriculum development.

Skills

Qualified teacher

Education

Qualified teacher or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Teacher of English

Salary - £13,627 – based on part-time contract- 0.4

Full-Time Salary: £34,069 (M1)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part-Time, 13 hours per week

Provisional Start Date: January 2027 – pending completion of pre-employment checks.

We are looking for an inspirational teacher with a passion for delivering excellent educational experiences for our students. You will have the opportunity to use your talents 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.

Aboutyou:

You will be:

• 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.

AboutWinterstokeHundred Academy:

WinterstokeHundred Academy have students in all year groups, being oversubscribed in Years 7 to 10. Year 11 who were our first cohort of learners are a slightly smallercohortand we have a thriving sixth form with students in Years 12 and 13. The development of the new building, which opened in 2024, saw us nearing capacity as a split-site, medium-scale 11–19 Academy. We celebrate the fact that, as a new provision, our culture,ethosand values have been ours to define from the beginning, and we are able to decide what is important to take with us into the future as we grow.

Why CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 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 November 2026

Short-listing: 9 November 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed

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.

Skilled Worker sponsorship: This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to the candidate meeting the applicable Home Office eligibility and salary requirements. Full-time and 0.8 FTE positions will generally meet the required salary threshold; for other part-time working arrangements, eligibility will depend on the salary applicable to the role and the candidate's working pattern. To help us assess whether sponsorship may be available, we encourage candidates who require sponsorship to provide their current salary information when completing the application form.

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.