Teacher of English
Full-time or part-time hours considered, Permanent
To start: 1st September 2025
We are seeking a talented colleague to join a highly effective team in our successful school close to the heritage city of Bath.
The successful applicant will be able to teach English across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.
St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:
There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.
We have a large English department comprised currently of thirteen full-time and part-time specialist English teachers, some of whom have responsibilities beyond the department. The Head of Department is supported by a Second in Department i/c KS4, and a KS3 English Coordinator. The department has a strong track record of offering career development opportunities, and we encourage all colleagues to lead on and take ownership of aspects of our curriculum as part of our collegiate ethos. We are proud of our identity as a department and the consistent diet of very good teaching we offer our students; this is reflected in excellent GCSE and A level results.
Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 16th June 2025
For interview: w/c 30th June 2025
St Laurence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.