Grade: L6-10

Salary: £58,857 - £65,010

This is a permanent, full time position required from January 2026 (or sooner if available).

Cotham School, a vibrant and diverse 11-18 comprehensive school in central Bristol, wishes to appoint an experienced Faculty Leader of English to build upon the strong and established success rates of our school, the English team and our incredible student cohort.

We require a highly skilled and passionate leader and teacher to lead the thriving English curriculum team at our high achieving and oversubscribed school.

Are you:

• A skilful and passionate teacher of English who understands how children from diverse backgrounds learn and will champion high aspirations for all students?
• A dynamic leader who can inspire the Faculty team to further raise standards of achievement and enable them to become outstanding in all respects?
•  Able to deliver exemplary and innovative teaching and learning across the age and ability range at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5?
• A leader with excellent analytical and evaluative skills, underpinned by creative and strategic vision?
• Committed to continuous professional development leading to outstanding teaching?

Cotham School is a great place to work. We’re a fantastic, friendly and enthusiastic team, committed and proud of what we achieve and the meaningful impact we have on the life outcomes of our learners, some of whom are among the most under-resourced in the UK.

We offer:

• the opportunity to join a hugely successful and oversubscribed school
• a wonderfully diverse student body
• a highly cohesive, experienced and high-performing Senior Leadership Team
• a committed and enthusiastic staff group
• excellent opportunities for personal and professional development

Cotham School is a great place to work. Our staff are a cohesive, friendly and high performing team of professionals who are keen to welcome new colleagues into our school community to contribute to and share in our achievements. Join us and you’ll receive a wide range of employee benefits including:

• access to employee assistance programme – this includes counselling, physio sessions, menopause support, bereavement support and much more.
• ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to the school CPD library
• at least 5 inset (training) days per annum with the provision of free onsite drinks and meals including the opportunity to work flexibly from home on some of these days
• opportunity for staff to use some PPA time offsite
• comprehensive induction process
• competitive salaries which are reviewed annually
• family friendly policies and wellbeing support initiatives
• access to online gyms and health sessions
• access to staff sports, for example basketball, badminton and yoga sessions
• option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
• on site free car parking (when available)
• free eye tests (Display Screen Equipment Users) and free annual flu jab

As a diverse school community, we particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented groups with regards to ethnicity, gender, age and disability.

Cotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will need to be DBS checked.

Please visit our website for further details and application pack.

Closing date: Tuesday 14.10.2025 at 9.00 am

Interview date: Tuesday 21.10.2025