Teacher of English (0.6fte Maternity Cover)
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3HP13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
31 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
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1st September 2026 to 28th February 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPR/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for your interest in the post of 0.6fte Teacher of English (maternity cover) at Bishop Luffa School.
Required from 1st September 2026 to 28th February 2027, we are seeking to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking Teacher of English.
We are looking for someone able to teach Key Stage 3-5, who is innovative, creative and passionate about English. The successful applicant will love the challenge of working with teenagers and committed to supporting them to reach their potential. They will deliver high quality rigorous lessons that inspire a love of English amongst all students, which extends beyond the classroom. The English Faculty has a track-record of providing a broad experience for students. As well as securing excellent outcomes, the department prides itself on the variety of trips and competitions that students are able to access. This would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT.
All of our teachers are also tutors. We have a strong House system and we will be looking to recruit someone who will be an asset to the House that they join.
What the school offers its staff
Bishop Luffa School is a very special place to work. Our students are proud of their school and take part in an incredible number of extra-curricular activities, such as House Drama, the Sixth Form Fashion Show and Charity Week. We would like to hear from people who share our vision that we are here to show students ‘life in all its fullness’ and who firmly believe that learning extends beyond the classroom.
Bishop Luffa School is a fully comprehensive 11-18 Church School, which has been judged as Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. I hope that we live our Christian values of love and respect, which all of our staff and students support, regardless of their beliefs.
Bishop Luffa School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check.
If you are able to inspire and motive students in order to help them achieve their full potential, we would welcome your application.
More detailed information is available in the information booklet and if you have any questions about the role please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1579 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bishop Luffa School, Chichester website
- Email address
- christophern@bishopluffa.org.uk
Church of England Secondary School
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