English Teacher

Bradon Forest School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  11 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 February 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

The English department is a team of supportive and collaborative teachers who bring a range of talents and interests to inspire our students. As individuals we hail from various backgrounds - from specialists in Literature and Language to Drama and Linguistics. As a team we strive to unite these talents in driving forward a diverse, engaging and creative curriculum across all key stages. Everyone is valued for their own strengths and collaboration is at the heart of what we do. With this approach we achieve consistently good results in both Literature and Language.

The ideal candidate will facilitate, support and encourage all students to achieve their potential, work with colleagues to support high standards of behaviour and attainment whilst maintaining a positive and thriving school environment for our learners.

We are looking for a creative and inspiring teacher who:

Values the opportunities and support we can provide beyond the classroom.

Has high expectations of themselves, colleagues and students.

Is an excellent role model for both students and staff.

Has the teaching skills to motivate students to learn and progress.

Can communicate effectively with parents, students and staff.

At Bradon Forest English teachers have their own classrooms, as well as sharing a departmental office and kitchen where we gather to collaborate. Schemes of work and resources are shared centrally. The department benefits from a well-stocked, well-resourced library and a talented Librarian who we work with closely.

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

The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If successful in being called for interview, all candidates are expected to apply for an enhanced DBS before appointment is confirmed. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your
interview.

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 Bradon Forest School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 931 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bradon Forest School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bradon-forest-school-swindon

Bradon Forest School is part of The Athelstan Trust, a Multi Academy Trust, which consists of three secondary schools: Malmesbury School, Bradon Forest School in Purton and The Dean Academy in Lydney.

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