English Teacher - Flexible (Bristol)

8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Bring stories to life, spark imagination, and help young people find their voice. If you’re a qualified English teacher who loves creating those moments where a text suddenly clicks, this role could be exactly what you’re looking for. We’re supporting a friendly, forward-thinking independent school with a strong sense of community and a real passion for helping every student flourish.

What makes this opportunity special:

• A warm, collaborative atmosphere where teachers are supported and wellbeing genuinely matters.
• High-quality teaching spaces designed to inspire discussion, creativity and confidence.
• A calm, green campus that offers a peaceful, spacious setting to teach and recharge.
• Fantastic staff benefits, including free onsite parking, free term-time lunches, and access to a gym and wellness facilities.
• A rich extracurricular culture, from debating club to drama productions, creative writing groups and reading campaigns.
• A strong commitment to inclusion, diversity and celebrating individuality.

Your role:

You’ll teach English across KS3–KS4, with potential for KS5 depending on your experience. Day-to-day, you will:

• Deliver engaging, well-planned lessons that build critical thinking, communication and a real love for literature.
• Bring texts to life in ways that encourage students to question, explore and connect.
• Use assessment thoughtfully to guide pupils forward and strengthen progress.
• Build brilliant relationships that help students feel safe to share their ideas and develop their voice.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through clubs, trips and enrichment opportunities.
• Work the school day of 8.30am to 3.30pm, giving you a healthy, predictable rhythm.

Who they’re looking for:

• A great fit for this role will be someone who holds QTS and a degree related to English or a relevant humanities subject.
• Teaches with clarity, creativity and confidence.
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive English department.
• Values a school ethos that champions curiosity, kindness and high-quality learning.
• Is excited by ongoing CPD, professional growth and being part of a positive staff culture.

What you’ll get:

• A leadership team that listens, supports and invests in its staff.
• A generous benefits package including pension scheme and fee remission opportunities.
• A calm environment where teaching feels purposeful and appreciated.
• The chance to make a real, lasting impact on young people’s confidence with language and literature.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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’. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided.