Teacher of English (Maternity)

Teaching Vacancies; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A selective grammar school in Bournemouth is seeking an inspirational Teacher of English to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will motivate students and contribute to the success of the English Department. Those at all experience levels are encouraged to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Extensive professional development programme

Access to well-being resources

Free use of a well-equipped gym

Teacher pension scheme

14% PPA time

Qualifications

• Must be able to inspire and bring out the best in students.
• Suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) as well as experienced teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across all key stages.
• Support student engagement and learning.
• Contribute to the high standards of the English Department.

Skills

Ability to inspire students

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in English or related field

Job description

Overview

Bournemouth School for Girls is an 11-18 selective girls’ Grammar School and Sixth Form in the heart of Bournemouth. BSG currently has c.1300 students on roll which includes those in our Sixth Form. It provides students with extensive academic and extra-curricular activities from Year 7 to Year 13 (the majority of students remain in the school for 6th form study). The school is academically successful and always ranks highly in comparison tables such as the Sunday Times Parent Power Survey. The school was inspected by Ofsted in May 2024 and judged to be outstanding in all areas. The inspectors summarised the ethos and atmosphere of the school as follows; “Bournemouth School for Girls is a joyous place. Pupils flourish academically and socially. They are passionate about their learning and embrace the multitude of wider development opportunities that the school provides.”

The school’s vision is: ‘The Best for Our Students, The Best from Our Students’ and the curriculum in place ensures that students are provided with the best opportunities to prepare them for their future.

Role details

We are seeking a Teacher of English to join our school with effect from 1 January 2026 on a full time, temporary basis to cover a maternity leave. This will provide an exciting opportunity to help build upon the existing high standards of our English Department.

The ideal candidate will be a teacher who can inspire and bring out the best in all our students. In addition to more experienced colleagues, this post is also suitable for ECTs.

Application and selection

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to interview and / or appoint strong candidates prior to the closing date.

Closing date: Monday 29 September, 9am

Interview date: w/c Monday 6 October

What the school offers its staff

• Friendly staff and commitment from staffing body and SLT to promoting and supporting staff wellbeing
• Able, motivated and polite students who are a privilege to teach
• Extensive CPD programme (for ECTs and experienced staff) to support individual professional development
• Provision of a teaching base/own classroom, where possible, if full time
• Teacher pension scheme
• 14% PPA time (FTE) compared to national minimum of 10% for all staff. (ECTs would still receive their PPA allocation on top of this)
• Access to wellbeing resources, discounts and other special offers for services
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits such as cycle to work, gym, technology, mobile phones, and workplace nursery
• Opportunity to work with other colleagues and students in delivering extra-curricular activities (lunch provided if you do)
• Student data targets are not part of appraisal/performance management
• Well-resourced departments
• Free use of a new and highly equipped gym (conditions apply)
• Free parking on site, including bays for electric car charging
• Commitment to safeguarding

Bournemouth School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.