Teacher of English – Secondary

About the Role

Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Teacher of English to join its secondary and sixth-form team. The successful candidate will teach across KS3, KS4 and KS5, helping pupils develop confidence, curiosity and achievement in English.

The post is part time, 0.6–0.8 FTE, with a start date of January 2027 or April 2027. It is offered as a one-year fixed-term contract, paid on the MPS/UPS scale (£30,000–£46,525 full-time equivalent, pro rata). Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in English. Applications from Early Career Teachers are warmly welcomed.

Candidates must already be eligible to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available. Appointment will be subject to the school’s safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check. The closing date is 13 November 2026 at 9am.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

• Inspire pupils through effective, inclusive teaching and learning strategies.

• Assess progress accurately and use evidence to support improved attainment.

• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils across the ability range.

• Maintain strong subject knowledge and engage actively in professional development.

• Contribute to the safeguarding, welfare and wider development of students.

What We Offer

• A competitive pro-rata salary and access to an appropriate pension scheme.

• Personalised CPD, including in-house and external leadership development.

• Support for further academic study and professional qualifications.

• Membership of the relevant subject association and, for ECTs, the Chartered College of Teaching.

• Free one-to-one wellbeing support from a qualified psychotherapist and coach.

• Free use of the school gym, on-site parking and secure cycle storage.

• Access to electric-car leasing, cycle-to-work and technology schemes.

• Family-friendly policies and a programme of staff social events.

About the School

Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre is a mixed, non-denominational secondary academy and sixth form serving pupils aged 11–18 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. With approximately 1,846 pupils, it is the largest comprehensive 11–18 school in Gloucestershire and operates as an established single-academy trust.

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022, the school has a wide catchment area, a strong community presence and sustained demand for places. It is consistently oversubscribed, and many pupils choose to continue their education in its sixth form.