Teacher of English

Essential qualifications

• Degree or equivalent
• Qualified teacher status
• Teaching English Language and English Literature up to GCSE
• Excellent subject knowledge
• Evidence of excellent classroom management and engagement
• Excellent personal organisational skills
• Fluent communicator
• Ability to use ICT for teaching and learning and in the tracking and monitoring of student learning

• The ability to teach English Literature to A level
• Knowledge of recent curriculum development
• Experience of applying Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding and over-subscribed school, and make a significant contribution to our continued success. As a stand-alone academy we set our own priorities - and with receptive students and an ethos underpinned by traditional values, teachers are able to focus upon teaching. Join our team to make a real difference to the lives of our young people and develop your own practice.

We require an ambitious, innovative and creative practitioner (ECT or experienced) to teach English Language and English Literature to GCSE. The ability to teach English Literature to A level would be an advantage.

If you require further information on this post, please contact Ms AJ Gibson, Head of English at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call

Closing date: 9am, Monday 23 March 2026

Visit our website to view the job application pack and complete the application form. CVs are not accepted.

Bournemouth School does not offer Visa sponsorship.

Please note:

we may interview and appoint a suitably qualified applicant before the closing date.

Your application form should be emailed to

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025).

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.