Teacher of English

Job Title: Teacher of English 

Full-Time Salary: £32,916 (M1)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract, Maternity Leave Cover 

Contract Length: Fixed until 22 October 2027 or upon return of the post holder 

Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week 

Provisional Start Date: 2nd November 2026 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)  

We are looking for an inspirational teacher with a passion for delivering excellent educational experiences for our students. You will have the opportunity to use your talents to play a key role in championing the success and life chances of all children in our trust. Our commitment to high expectations and standards, a joy-filled contemporary curriculum and excellent teaching means that we can create more opportunities for the lifelong success of our pupils as they become young adults. 

About you: 

You will be: 

• a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification.  
• able to deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and consistently teach high-quality lessons across relevant key stages. 
• able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students.  
• a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.  
• able to recognise, value and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students experience & learning.  
• empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others.  
• highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards and your achievements and contribution will be substantial and sustained as an Upper Pay Scale teacher.   

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application. 

About Bristol Metropolitan Academy: 

Bristol Metropolitan Academy (Bristol Met) is an over-subscribed secondary school based in Fishponds, Bristol. It is characterised by energy, enthusiasm and a strong sense of community. The years at school are few and precious, and it is important that students at Bristol Met have a strong sense of belonging and a belief in their right and their ability to achieve highly.    

We believe we enable all students to achieve their very best through our approach to inclusion coupled with our Metropolitan Way; High Standards, High Aspirations and High Expectations working in harmony with our PROUD Values of being ResPectful, Resilient, CompassiOnate, AmbitioUs and UnifieD. 

Why CLF? 

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. 

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

What we can offer you: 

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. 
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.  
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities. 
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks. 
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.   
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute. 
• A collaborative culture which supports workload. 
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs. 
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay. 
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more! 

Recruitment timeline: 

Closing Date: 27 September 2026 

Short-listing: 28 September 2026 

Interviews: TBC likely to be w/c 5th October 2026 

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment. 

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.    

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.