Teacher of English
Budehaven Community School, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8DQ12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
30 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 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: 1.00FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS or UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
BUDEHAVEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Valley Road, Bude, Cornwall EX23 8DQ
1142 on roll with 150 in the Sixth Form
Teacher of English
Required to start 1st September 2026
Full time, permanent
We are looking for a subject specialist who can ignite within our students a passion for English Language and Literature, ensuring they have a real love of English, and as a result, achieve their very best. We have a growing sixth form, and the ability to English Literature A-Level would be desirable.
- You will be ambitious for yourself, for the department and our students, ensuring all students achieve their full potential.
- You will set exceptionally high standards in the classroom.
- You will plan and deliver innovative and challenging lessons that will inspire our students to become articulate, curious, imaginative, capable and productive members of our society.
This is an exciting time in our school’s development, and indeed within the English Department. We were judged to be GOOD by Ofsted (June 2023) and are keen to make sure our school continues to be a truly great place to learn and to teach. Our English department is well-led by a highly skilled, experienced leader, and we are proud of our innovative team of English teachers, who are dedicated to the achievement of all of our young people.
We can offer you a teaching post in a vibrant 11-18 comprehensive school on the beautiful north Cornwall coast. You will be well-supported, trusted to innovate, and expected to contribute fully to the department.
We have an excellent programme for new teaching staff and have a bespoke Early Career Framework programme for all new teachers.
We also offer a wide range of employee benefits, including free membership to the Smart Clinic and access to One and All Employee Benefits.
At Budehaven we are committed to the safeguarding; the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For further information and an application form, please contact
Mrs Clare Brown at the school or visit our website:
www.budehaven.cornwall.sch.uk
Tel: 01288 353271
Email: clare.brown@budehaven.cornwall.sch.uk
Deadline for applications: noon on Monday 30th March 2026.
Visits to the school in advance are encouraged.
Interviews will take place week commencing 20th April 2026.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you a teaching post in a vibrant 11-18 comprehensive school on the beautiful north Cornwall coast. You will be well-supported, trusted to innovate, and expected to contribute fully to the department.
We have an excellent programme for new teaching staff and have a bespoke Early Career Framework programme for all new teachers.
We also offer a wide range of employee benefits, including free membership to the Smart Clinic and access to One and All Employee Benefits.
WE VALUE YOU AND CAN OFFER...
■ Students who are welcoming, well behaved and curious young people
■ The support of an experienced governing body and a dedicated team of staff and leaders
■ A school that is at the heart of its community and is well respected
■ CPD tailored to support you as you develop within your role
■ A school that has innovative education and health care links
■ A successful sixth form with students who go onto top universities
■ Free use of the on-site Gym which was refurbished Autumn 2021
■ Number of after school staff activities such as 5 aside football and a Staff Wellbeing Club
■ Free membership of the Smart Clinic, benefits include:
○ 24 hour helpline
○ Access to a virtual GP 24/7
○ Support and advice on
○ Managing a condition
○ Better health
○ Cognitive behavioural therapy
○ Counselling
○ Anxiety Management
○ Physiotherapy
○ Stress Management
○ Assertiveness and self-confidence training
○ Time management
■ Free onsite parking
■ Lifestyle Savings – Access a huge range of savings across the UK’s major retailers
■ Home and Electronics – Spread the cost of thousands of technology and home appliances shipped by Currys and John Lewis & Partners
■ Cycle to Work – Save up to 43%* on the latest bikes and accessories for your commute to work (savings are realised through a salary sacrifice arrangement. Excluding disposal fee. Figures are a guide only and dependent on personal situation).
■ On site Gym Membership
■ Eye Test Vouchers for eligible staff
■ Physiotherapy – Access to online advice and exercise programmes
■ Counselling & Wellbeing Support - Access to a Wellbeing Resource Library
■ GP Phone & Video Consultation – Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement:
Budehaven Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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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 Budehaven Community School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1140 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Budehaven Community School website
- Email address
- clare.brown@budehaven.cornwall.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01288 353271
About Budehaven Community School:
Budehaven Community School is a vibrant 11-18 comprehensive. With 1,140 young people, including a thriving Sixth Form of 135 students, our school is deeply rooted in the community. Our ethos is built upon Care, Enjoyment, and Opportunities, fostering Responsibility, Confidence, and Success among our students. In our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2024), we were praised as a "true community school" where "pupils are happy and get on well with one another," and staff are "aspirational for what pupils have the potential to achieve."
Arranging a visit to Budehaven Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clare.brown@budehaven.cornwall.sch.uk.
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