Teacher of English - 1 FTE
Start date - 18 August 2026
Teach English in a focused sixth‑form environment with motivated students and strong support.
We are seeking a passionate and committed Teacher of English to join our successful and collaborative department at St Brendan’s Sixth Form College. This is an excellent opportunity to teach English within a clearly structured post‑16 setting that allows teachers to focus on subject expertise and high‑quality teaching.
The role
In this role, you will deliver high-quality English teaching while supporting students to achieve strong academic outcomes and develop as confident, independent learners. Your responsibilities will include:
- Teaching GCSE English, A Level English Literature and A Level Language and English Literature
- Supporting students to develop confidence, literacy, critical thinking and independent learning
- Contributing to a reflective and high performing English department
- Teaching English as an additional language (EAL) (desirable)
- Teaching other subjects such as Media Studies and/or Film Studies (desirable)
How the role is structured
Teaching at St Brendan’s is carefully organised to provide clarity, consistency and strong professional support, allowing you to focus on your subject and your students. This includes:
- No tutor group attached to the post
- No routine lunch or break duties
- Pastoral support led primarily by dedicated progress tutors
- Student support sessions are timetabled, not informal or ad‑hoc
- Collaborative planning and shared departmental resources
The department
You will be part of a friendly and professional English department with a strong culture of collaboration and high expectations. The team offers:
- Friendly, professional team with strong subject expertise
- A culture of positive staff–student relationships and high academic expectations
- Encouragement to engage in CPD, curriculum development and professional dialogue
- Strong outcomes achieved through teamwork and consistency
About you
We welcome applications from teachers who are enthusiastic about English and committed to inclusive, high-quality teaching. You will ideally have:
Qualified English teachers with GCSE experience
Teachers able to offer EAL and/or Media or Film Studies (desirable, not essential)
Early Career Teachers seeking strong post‑16 support
Teachers interested in developing their practice in a sixth‑form setting
You will be enthusiastic about English, committed to inclusive teaching and keen to support young people to achieve their potential.
Working at St Brendan’s
St Brendan’s Sixth Form College is a welcoming and ambitious community with a strong focus on professional development and student success. Staff benefit from:
A structured induction and ongoing professional development
Supportive college-wide inclusion, wellbeing and careers teams
Opportunities to grow and contribute within a thriving sixth-form setting
Safeguarding
St Brendan’s Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.
Interviews may be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
St Brendan's Sixth Form College 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.