Sixth Form English Teacher - Inspire & Elevate

Teacher of English vacancy at Budehaven Community School

Bude, United Kingdom

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Job Description

1142 on roll with 150 in the Sixth Form
Teacher of English

Required to start 1st September 2026

We are looking for a subject specialist who can ignite within our students a passion for English Language and Literature, ensuring they have a real love of English, and as a result, achieve their very best. We have a growing sixth form, and the ability to English Literature A-Level would be desirable.

• You will be ambitious for yourself, for the department and our students, ensuring all students achieve their full potential.
• You will set exceptionally high standards in the classroom.
• You will plan and deliver innovative and challenging lessons that will inspire our students to become articulate, curious, imaginative, capable and productive members of our society.

This is an exciting time in our school's development, and indeed within the English Department. We were judged to be GOOD by Ofsted (June 2023) and are keen to make sure our school continues to be a truly great place to learn and to teach. Our English department is well-led by a highly skilled, experienced leader, and we are proud of our innovative team of English teachers, who are dedicated to the achievement of all of our young people.

We can offer you a teaching post in a vibrant 11-18 comprehensive school on the beautiful north Cornwall coast. You will be well-supported, trusted to innovate, and expected to contribute fully to the department.

We have an excellent programme for new teaching staff and have a bespoke Early Career Framework programme for all new teachers.

We also offer a wide range of employee benefits, including free membership to the Smart Clinic and access to One and All Employee Benefits.

At Budehaven we are committed to the safeguarding; the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For further information and an application form, please contact
Mrs Clare Brown at the school or visit our website :
Tel:
Email:
Deadline for applications: noon on Monday 30th March 2026.
Visits to the school in advance are encouraged.
Interviews will take place week commencing 20th April 2026.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address: Budehaven Community School
Valley Road
Bude
EX23 8DQ