English Teacher in Trowbridge

The working hours for this role are expected to be 1.0 FTE. The start date for this role is 01 April 2027. Candidates who can start earlier (01 January 2027) will also be considered.

Join The John of Gaunt School in Trowbridge as a full-time English Teacher (1.0 FTE) and become part of an ambitious, award-recognised faculty that was shortlisted for English Team of the Year by the Times Educational Supplement. The successful candidate will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to contribute to A Level English Language, English Literature and Media Studies within a highly collaborative and well-resourced department.

Working alongside a team of experienced specialists, you will deliver engaging and inclusive lessons that inspire a love of learning while supporting students of all abilities to achieve their full potential. The faculty is known for its innovative approach, strong culture of professional development, and commitment to excellent teaching, assessment and student outcomes.

Staff benefit from extensive resources, modern classroom technology, collaborative planning opportunities and a comprehensive CPD programme. Beyond the classroom, you will be encouraged to contribute to a rich programme of enrichment activities, including theatre visits, competitions, clubs and literary events.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and dedicated teacher to join a forward-thinking school community committed to continuous improvement, high expectations and outstanding student achievement. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire, dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Members of staff across EQUA Mead will be committed to improving the life chances of the pupils we educate and ensure we give Every Child, Every Chance.

As a growing Trust, currently educating almost 6000 pupils across 22 different schools (pre-school, primary, secondary, and sixth form), we are immensely proud of our staff and endeavour to be an employer of choice. This is an exciting time as we continue to grow the number of schools and children we support.

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, it is important that references are requested and, wherever possible, obtained before the interview. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance states that references should be sought before interview wherever possible and should be scrutinised as part of the recruitment process to help ensure that only suitable individuals are appointed to work with children.

This role will involve contact with children, and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. We will only submit a DBS application to the relevant disclosure service when a position is accepted.

Our family of like-minded schools collaborate to provide mutual support, share best practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing each school’s distinctive character. We believe all children and young people have the right to a great education and we seek to improve the life chances of all those we serve; it is our mission to give Every Child, Every Chance of success.

Across our Trust, we want our children and young people to be inspired by their learning, and to instil in them a motivation and aspiration to succeed in all they do. Our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people, encouraging and preparing them to do their very best in their learning both within the curriculum and beyond.

High quality teaching is a priority, coupled with strong nurturing support, where adults genuinely care about the wellbeing of the children and young people in their care. It’s our aim to meet the needs of each child individually and we provide the resources and staff to achieve this. Our dedicated team is committed to providing a wonderfully creative learning environment to fascinate every child.

Aspirations for excellence underpin all that we do; our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people. Children and young people in our schools are happy and safe, motivated to reach their full potential and equipped to become resilient, independent learners. They are prepared to live responsibly and peacefully in the spirit of understanding, and opportunities to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills are woven into all aspects of school life.

The John of Gaunt School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidance, and all interviews - regardless of role - will include questions relating to safeguarding. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website and complies with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note that by applying, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.