Job Title: Teacher of English
FTE: 1FTE
Contract type: Fixed term until 31/08/2026
Year groups: Year 7 - Year 11
Exam groups: GCSE
Location: Mangotsfield School, BS16 9LH
Start date: September 2025
Mangotsfield School is excited to be recruiting for a fixed term, full time Teacher of English. We would welcome and encourage those who are ECTs or early in their career to contact us, as well as those with more experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a committed team.
About the Role
You will teach both English at Key Stage Three and Four. Your primary role will be to support and challenge all students to achieve their full potential and achieve academic success through strong classroom practice. You will be expected to contribute to the priorities of the English department, including the quality of curriculum, teaching and learning and assessment. You will also be expected to act as a role model to all students upholding the school values, and at all times promoting the safety and welfare of young people in accordance with CSET/School policies and procedures and any associated guidance.
About You
We are looking for a reflective practitioner, capable of demonstrating initiative, as well as being flexible and adaptable. You will ensure equity of opportunity, irrespective of starting points, to enable all learners to make good progress.
You will uphold our Mangotsfield School values and ensure you are a role model for staff and students. You will be personable, supportive and see the value in working collaboratively. You will embrace diversity, value intellectual curiosity and understand the importance of evidence-based teaching.
You will be ICT proficient and have excellent communication skills. You will have an up-to-date knowledge of best practice in English and seek to apply this in your own classroom.
About Us
Mangotsfield School has been recognised by Ofsted as a “rapidly improving, community focused, ambitious school.” In March 2022 we were awarded Good in all categories, a testament to the vision and dedication of the leadership and teaching body.
Mangotsfield School has a strong ethos built on our four values. In all aspects of school life we encourage students to love learning, embrace challenge, give and earn respect and grow our community. Our classrooms, our corridors, our systems are built on these values and this supports our culture where we can meet individual needs and close the gaps for our students.
Mangotsfield School is a local secondary school firmly rooted in, and proudly working within the community which it serves. The school is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings on the north-eastern outskirts of Bristol. Mangotsfield School became an academy as part of the Castle School Education Trust in September 2015 and works in partnership with Downend School to deliver 16-19 opportunities for all students. We are committed to the professional development of all staff.
We can offer you:
- Commitment to CPD and development of all staff
- Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
- Values and vision that are lived not laminated
- Open and honest culture
- Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
- Discounted gym membership
- Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Dedicated counselling service
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by Thursday 26th June, 12pm. Interviews will take place on 30th June/1st July. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
Further details and additional information about our school may be viewed on our website. If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact us to arrange that.
Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. If you have previously applied for this role there is no requirement to apply again, all applications will be reviewed. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.
Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child
As a Disability Confident Employer, CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.
Mangotsfield School and CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.