The Role
This key post is as a part time (0.70 FTE) Film Studies, Media Studies, and English teacher (maternity cover), and is available from week commencing 2 February 2026. The temporary contract will last a maximum of 52 weeks or until the post holder returns should this be earlier.
This post provides a unique opportunity to develop new skills in a school which has a compelling vision and deep commitment to providing exceptional teaching and learning.
The English Faculty is a large, dynamic, successful one with a culture of reflection on the quality of teaching and learning. The English team seek to deliver lessons which challenge all students by using a full variety of active, child centred teaching methods. The student lies at the heart of the assessment process, and the department uses a wide range of formative, evaluative, and summative approaches to support them in their learning.
We seek to appoint a talented teacher able to teach Media Studies to KS4 (currently Year 10) and KS5 (currently Years 12 and 13), Film Studies to KS5 (currently Year 12), and English to KS3 (currently Year 9). We teach the Eduqas specifications for all of these subjects. For the remainder of this academic year the successful candidate will have Wednesdays off each week and a Monday off every other week.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and so safeguarding checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment and selection process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced Criminal Disclosure. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You can find a copy of our Safeguarding Policy on our website.
The School
We are a successful and heavily oversubscribed 11-18 co-educational, Church of England, comprehensive school of over 1750 students, serving families from the whole of greater Bristol and beyond. We are located at the heart of the city and have a diverse student community with considerable parental support. Our diversity is a strength and something we celebrate. The Redcliffe Sixth Form Centre currently houses approximately 700 students from our own school and from many other schools across the City.
Application Process
The closing date for receipt of a completed application form (Word Document) by the School is Wednesday 5 November 2025 (by 10am). Candidates must complete our application form and return it to us using the email address in our covering letter. Please ensure that you complete all parts of the application form, including the additional information section. It is particularly important that you include your personal details so that we can contact you. We recommend that you complete your application on a PC or laptop, and not on a mobile device.
When providing details of your referees you must include their e-mail address. References must span the last 5 years of employment history in accordance with KCSIE guidance. Please include a referee from your current post (principal or headteacher) and if you have worked in multiple settings in this 5-year period, you should have included a referee from each setting.