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Teacher of English

Backwell School, Bristol, BS48 3BX

This job expired on 31 January 2022 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2022

• Closing date

  31 January 2022 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 January 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
  • 32.5 hours per week/FTE1
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,714 - £41,604 pro-rata
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2A £2,873

Teacher of English job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic English teacher here at Backwell School. This is a full time position from 1 September 2022. The current post holder is leaving at Easter so there is the possibility of an earlier start if convenient for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will have strong experience as an English teacher and the desire to undertake a leadership role: this position comes with a TLR as English KS5 Coordinator. The experience of teaching English at all key stages and/or key stage coordinator responsibilities is beneficial but not essential.

English Language and English Literature are popular at A Level and the successful candidate will have responsibility, alongside the Curriculum Leader for English, to lead and oversee this area of our curriculum along with driving recruitment to these subjects.

To find out a lot more about the role, and before making an application, candidates are asked to read the full job details linked below so you can match qualifications, experience, skills and abilities against the criteria required for this position.

The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Monday 31 January 2022. Those who are successful following shortlisting, will be contacted regarding interview arrangements. Interviews will take place before the end of Term 3.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Backwell School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

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About Backwell School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1687 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Backwell School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@backwellschool.net
• Phone number: 01275463371
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Backwell School is a large, vibrant, very popular mixed comprehensive school situated in Backwell, North Somerset, about 6 miles south of Bristol. We have a long-standing reputation for combining academic success for students of all abilities with a fully rounded and enriching educational experience. In 2008 and again in 2013 both the school and the Sixth Form were rated as “outstanding” by Ofsted.

Backwell School became an academy in 2011 and joined the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) multi-academy trust in January 2018. The LSP currently consists of two other large local secondary school as well as many primary schools in the local area. We have strong links with colleagues in the Trust which allows us to create CPD, collaboration and information sharing opportunities. For many years, Backwell has placed great importance on providing high quality teacher training and professional development. It became a Training School in 2003 and a Teaching School in 2012, leading the North Somerset Teaching Alliance.



Backwell School is situated in an attractive semi-rural location to the south of Bristol. Backwell itself is a village with a strong sense of community and the school is located next door to the leisure centre with swimming pool. Other nearby towns include Nailsea, Yatton and Portishead (listed in the top 10 suburbs in the UK) and staff live in locations such as these or in Bristol itself. The South West is a beautiful part of the world with excellent links to London and the North. Devon, Cornwall and Wales are within easy reach and Bristol Airport is only 3 miles from Backwell.

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