English Teacher

Orchard School Bristol, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0XZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  27 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 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: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,351.00 Annually (FTE) M1 - M6

English Teacher job summary

Salary: £32,916 - £45,351, M1 - M6

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Closing date: Friday 27 March 2026

Purpose:

As a Teacher of English, you will be the catalyst for our students' linguistic and literary development, bridging the gap between their current abilities and their future aspirations. You will create an engaging and inclusive environment in the classroom, ensuring that a love for reading and communication is at the heart of every lesson.

By working collaboratively within a dedicated Faculty, you will deliver a broad and balanced curriculum that celebrates diverse voices and challenges students to think critically. You will tailor your teaching to meet the rich and varied needs of our community, providing the academic scaffolding and encouragement necessary to close attainment gaps and raise standards. Ultimately, you will play a transformative role in inspiring students today and empowering them with the skills they need for life.

Duties (further details in the attached application pack):

• Deliver a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum to students of varying ages and abilities to help them achieve their full academic potential.
• Prepare and teach English lessons of a high standard that follow designated programmes of study and lead contributions to new ones.
• Monitor, assess and report on the progress, attainment and development of students in your charge.
• Maintain classroom discipline in accordance with school policies to ensure a pleasant and subject-focused learning environment.
• Contribute to the development of the English curriculum by working closely with colleagues to ensure continuity and progression.
• Establish a positive learning experience that motivates and enthuses students regarding the importance of reading.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding their child's progress, behaviour and development.
• Organise and participate in exciting and motivating trips and events to enrich the educational experience.
• Adhere to school quality procedures including regular monitoring, evaluation and review of teaching practices.

We offer:

• Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
• Paid induction and training suited to the role
• Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Use of the Cycle Scheme
• Paid completion of a DBS check
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)
• Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme
• Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority

Fluency Duty

This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.

Safeguarding Statement

Amplify Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ Guidance.

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 Orchard School Bristol

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 947 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Orchard School Bristol website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/orchard-school-bristol

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