Teacher of English
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4PR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4bdc6f63-755f-48e6-bf2e-72a6b7ce5f4b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualified teacher
Enthusiastic
Ambitious
What the school offers its staff
To enable our teachers to thrive we have:
• no centralised teaching and learning policies, but increased time for departments to develop subject specific pedagogy
• no “Ofsted speak” at all – we do what we do for our students and the school community
• a firm belief in “more feedback, less marking”
• proportionate and sparing summative assessment and data collection
• a research- and coaching-based culture
• a centralised behaviour management system with high levels of support from senior leaders and superb pastoral teams
• time and space for staff to develop in a way which suits them as individuals
In addition, we offer:• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Funded counselling sessions including regular reflective supervision
• In-house menopause support group
• Long service awards
• Gym membership
• Funded flu vaccinations and sight tests
• A varied programme of well-being activities and clubs
Further details about the role
Provisional interview date is 9 February 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory pre-recruitment checks. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.
Qualified teacher
Enthusiastic
Ambitious
What the school offers its staff
To enable our teachers to thrive we have:
• no centralised teaching and learning policies, but increased time for departments to develop subject specific pedagogy
• no “Ofsted speak” at all – we do what we do for our students and the school community
• a firm belief in “more feedback, less marking”
• proportionate and sparing summative assessment and data collection
• a research- and coaching-based culture
• a centralised behaviour management system with high levels of support from senior leaders and superb pastoral teams
• time and space for staff to develop in a way which suits them as individuals
In addition, we offer:• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Funded counselling sessions including regular reflective supervision
• In-house menopause support group
• Long service awards
• Gym membership
• Funded flu vaccinations and sight tests
• A varied programme of well-being activities and clubs
Further details about the role
Provisional interview date is 9 February 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory pre-recruitment checks. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.