English Teacher

Redborne Upper School and Community College, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual)

English Teacher job summary

ENGLISH TEACHER (KS3 - KS5)

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time / Permanent (Part-time hours would be considered)

Salary: MPS / UPS depending on experience.

We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic English Teacher to join our high performing English Faculty.

We teach students to interrogate texts and articulate independent thoughts, preparing them for success at GCSE and A Level and fostering a love of literature.

The successful candidate will have a deep love for linguistic and literary analysis, coupled with the pedagogical skill to ensure an outstanding provision and sustained progress for all.

About the Role

Excellence in Teaching: Model and ensure the delivery of high-quality, engaging lessons that challenge and support all students.

Pastoral and Academic Oversight: Track student progress diligently, implementing effective intervention strategies to maximise attainment. Contribute to a culture of high standard assessment and feedback.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from those who have:

A relevant degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or who are currently training and expect to achieve QTS this academic year.

A passion for English and an understanding of requirements of the National Curriculum at KS3, KS4 and KS5.

The ability to teach English at GCSE and A Level.

Exceptional organisational, and communication skills.

Ambition and a clear vision for the growth and success of the subject.

What We Offer

A welcoming, supportive and inspiring team environment

Outstanding professional development opportunities

The opportunity to be part of a school community that values every member of staff

Visits to the school are welcome, please contact Eva Hobson eva.hobson@redborne.com 01525 404462

Apply now and take the next step in your education career journey!

Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026

We reserve the right to close the application process early.

Interview Date: TBA

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Redborne Upper School and Community College

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1592 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Redborne Upper School and Community College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/redborne-upper-school-and-community-college-bedford

Redborne Upper School provides a dynamic, friendly and vibrant environment where support, training and development for all staff is a priority. Our students and staff experience a supportive and caring atmosphere, along with high standards and expectations for success. Do you want to be part of a successful team of highly committed staff working towards excellence? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that Redborne does not accept applications from agencies or CV's.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.

Redborne is a successful school on a spacious and pleasant campus near the market town of Ampthill in Bedfordshire. We achieve excellent examination results with about three-quarters of students typically gaining Maths and English at grades 9 – 4. ‘A’ Level results are also very good with over half at ‘A*’, ‘A’ or ‘B’ grades and an overall pass rate of 99.9%. About 80% of the Sixth Form go on to university and each year a number of students get into Oxbridge. The school is well regarded, oversubscribed and situated in a very pleasant area of Central Bedfordshire, within easy reach of London. The campus includes a state-of-the-art 400 seat theatre and Sixth Form social area. In the next few years the school is likely to expand to 1,700 with 500+ in the sixth form. Redborne is also a National College Support School, a Leading Edge School and has Teaching School Status.

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