Teacher of English - South Bristol in Whitchurch

Protocol Education are working with a supportive secondary school in the Whitchurch area who are looking for a teacher to join their team. This is a full-time role teaching up to Key Stage 4, working within a committed and collaborative faculty. You’ll be delivering well-planned lessons and supporting students to achieve strong outcomes.

We’re looking for someone who is committed to developing their teaching practice and contributing positively to the department. You should be well organised, proactive, and confident in the classroom, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

In return, you’ll be paid to scale through PAYE, with the opportunity to move into a permanent role after 20 weeks, or be supported into another placement if preferred. Through Protocol Education you have freedom and guaranteed work, and representatives who can ensure that you are in the right school environment for you.

About the school

The school has a positive and welcoming environment, with friendly, engaged students and a strong sense of community. There is a clear focus on both academic progress and pastoral support, with staff working closely together to create a consistent and supportive learning experience. Behaviour is well managed, allowing lessons to run smoothly.

What you’ll be doing

• Teaching across KS4
• Delivering engaging and structured lessons
• Supporting the work of the department and wider school
• Working as part of an ambitious and collaborative team

What we’re looking for

• A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent)
• A confident classroom practitioner
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and supportive team player
• A commitment to high standards and ongoing development

What’s on offer

• Paid to scale through PAYE
• Temp to perm opportunity after 20 weeks
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Access to staff benefits including wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, and on-site parking
• Opportunity for progression within a collaborative school

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.