Teacher of English

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving, diverse, co-educational independent day school on the outskirts of Bristol. We are looking for a dynamic and highly capable Teacher of English to join a popular and successful department, as well as contribute to the wider life of this busy holistic school community.

This post is offered as either part time or full time, from 0.5 FTE up to 1.0 FTE depending on ability to meet A level teaching requirements, starting in the Autumn Term 2026.

The successful applicant will be an outstanding classroom practitioner and a great communicator, with an excellent knowledge of KS3 and GCSE English. The ability to teach A level English Language and/or Literature and/or Film Studies and/or Drama would be an advantage.

You will receive a competitive salary and other benefits include free lunches during term time, free on-site parking and use of the school’s gym facilities. The school also offers a discount on school fees for staff at the school.

We are proud of our high academic standards and our innovative approach to the development of teaching and learning across the school and we value the range of opportunities we provide for our pupils outside the classroom. We are an inclusive school with a strong pastoral system which puts student welfare and sense of belonging at the forefront. Our recent ISI report was outstanding;

raw examination results are consistently good, value-add scores are high and we have waiting lists in most year groups.

Collegiate Senior School occupies a stunning thirty-acre campus and has all of its facilities on-site. We are easily accessible from the motorway network and provide an outstanding education for students aged from 3 to 18.

To download an application form and apply for this position, please click on the 'Apply' button below. Applicants are requested to make clear within their cover letter any additional subjects, co-curricular interests and hobbies or experiences that would enhance the experience they bring to the school.

Closing date for applications:
Sunday 1st March 2026.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th March 2026.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce. Collegiate School is proud of its diverse student body and dedicated to attracting and retaining staff who feel respected and able to give their best, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. We aim to truly represent all sections of society and applications are welcomed for all suitably qualified candidates.

Collegiate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

• To promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or come into contact with;
• To be supportive of and committed to the School’s policies on Child Protection;

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.