Teacher of English and Media Studies

The West Bridgford School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7FA

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: English, Media studies
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS3, £32,916 - £51,048

What skills and experience we're looking for

The West Bridgford School has an opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of English to teach in all key stages. The person we are seeking will be able to teach in a challenging and inspiring way,skilled in the use of technology to enhance their teaching, and fully committed to helping students achieve high standards of academic success.

What the school offers its staff

We are offering excellent professional development opportunities, the chance to work as part of a team committed to continuous improvement, a positive learning ethos with all abilities of students, and the potential to teach A Level English and GCSE and A Level Media Studies. This would be suitable for a newly qualified or more experienced teacher, looking to develop their career in an outstanding school.

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

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application Pack - Teacher of English and Media Studies.pdf - 925 KB (opens in new tab)

About The West Bridgford School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1780 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The West Bridgford School website
• Email address: recruitment@emet.uk.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-west-bridgford-school-nottingham

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