The Role
We are advertising for a part time (0.60 FTE) temporary English teacher, and the post is available from 1 September 2026. We expect the post to last until the end of Term 2 (December) in the first instance.
Candidates must be able to teach English to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The ability to teach English Literature/Language to Key Stage 5 may be an advantage.
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. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
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.
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 and our teaching experience sheet (Word Documents) by the School is Monday 22 June 2026 (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.