English Teacher
The Castle School, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HTThis job expired on 20 April 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR - UPR
English Teacher job summary
Job Title: English Teacher
FTE: 1 FTE
Contract type: Permanent
Exam groups: GCSE with the opportunity to teach Post 16
Location: The Castle School, BS35 1HT
About the role
The English Faculty are a collaborative and supportive team of teachers with a wide range of experience and expertise. We pride ourselves on having a fully resourced, pre-planned curriculum which teachers are encouraged to adapt to suit their own teaching styles and crucially to ensure that all children are supported and stretched. We constantly strive to improve upon and develop our schemes of work and our pedagogy in order to ensure the best engagement and outcomes from all our students. We are also passionate about encouraging reluctant readers and driving forward literacy through the implementation of regular reading sessions. As such, we have strong numbers of students choosing English A-level courses at Post 16, and there is the opportunity to teach A-level, depending on experience. Your primary role will be to support and challenge all students to achieve their full potential and achieve academic success through strong classroom practice.
About you
The ideal candidate will:
- Believe in a truly inclusive approach to education
- Be a team player; you will contribute to our forward thinking Faculty and to intervention programmes which support our students
- Be a highly reflective practitioner who is committed to learning and to developing their practice
- Be or have the potential to become an exceptional teacher
- Have a passion for reading, the power of literacy and the teaching of English
- Demonstrate the ability to build effective relationships and be a positive role model for our students
We welcome and encourage applications from ECTs.
About us
At The Castle School, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. Situated in Thornbury we have great transport links with Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and South Gloucestershire.
As part of a family of trust schools, The Castle School currently has 1,426 students and is shaped by our clear values, kindness, fairness and aspiration. This inclusive culture is reflected in our outstanding student conduct, a genuine sense of belonging and an on-site alternative provision that ensures every learner has the support to succeed. We have a thriving Post-16 centre, a committed junior leadership team and a strong track record of supporting our local community.
We can offer you:
- Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
- A supportive trust and school community
- Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
- A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
- A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
- Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
- Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
- Family‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance
To find out more about The Castle School and our trust, please refer to our candidate recruitment pack attached. Full information on arranging a visit or making enquiries about the role can be found in the pack.
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, Monday 20th April. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
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. 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
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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
About The Castle School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1449 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Castle School website
Here at The Castle School, situated in the leafy suburbs of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.
At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place.
We value kindness, fairness and aspiration and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.
We’re proud of our vibrant, thriving Sixth Form that continues to demonstrate and sustain academic and vocational success. It is an exciting time to join The Castle School with current building developments taking place, ready for the Sixth Form centre to merge onto the main site. The new Sixth Form centre and facilities will be opening in September 2024 and will include the Business Studies and Economics classrooms.
Following our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2021, we remain a ‘Good’ school. The report said of the Headteacher and Senior Leaders: ‘together they have ensured high standards in pupils’ behaviour. They have gained the confidence of the staff.’
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