Teacher of English

Permanent, full time

Flexible working options available

Salary: According to experience + temporary TLR opportunity

To start: September 2026

The Bulmershe School is looking for a dedicated and talented Teacher of English to join our large and successful faculty. Our department is a place where creativity meets academic rigour, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering an exceptional English curriculum.

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for your next challenge or a confident Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to start your journey in a supportive culture, we want to hear from you. Ideally, you will have the expertise to teach English Language and Literature at A-Level, helping to maintain our strong uptake in the Sixth Form. For the right experienced candidate, we are also offering a temporary TLR for the Head of Key Stage 3, a role that allows you to shape the foundations of our students' literary education.

At Bulmershe, you’ll find a team that prides itself on teamwork, professional coaching and a commitment to student voice. If you are a team player with a "can-do" attitude and a passion for raising aspirations, we can offer you a rewarding environment and a bespoke CPD programme.

Ready to help our students become intellectually independent? Please take a look at our vacancy pack to find out more.

Our successful candidates will receive:

• A salary commensurate with experience
• Professional coaching and support to enhance teaching and learning
• Opportunity to teach across the key stages
• Bespoke CPD programme
• A position in a department that prides itself on being supportive

Why join The Bulmershe School

The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the community. We are a mixed Corvus Learning Trust Academy school of 1,500 students,  who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We work closely with our parents, partners and feeder school to achieve the best outcomes for all of our students. We were rated as ‘Good’ in our last OFSTED report and are aiming for Outstanding. With a thriving and expanding 6th form, The Bulmershe School is an ideal environment for any teacher who would like the challenge and opportunity to teach their subject at A-level.

We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference. To find out more about The Bulmershe School and this specific opportunity, please take a look at the attached vacancy pack. We look forward to your application.

How to Apply

1. If you’d like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working call: 0118 935 3353 to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat
2. Ready to apply? Please complete our application form (CVs will not be accepted)
3. Email your application and equal opportunities form to the Assistant School Business Manager, Mrs Bagley-Kelly: vbagley@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk

The Bulmershe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.