Job Description
This is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy
To start: 1st September 2025
We are seeking a talented colleague to join a highly effective team in our successful school close to the heritage city of Bath.
ECTs are welcome to apply
The successful applicant will be able to teach English across KS3, 4 and 5
We have a large English department comprised currently of thirteen full-time and part-time specialist English teachers, some of whom have responsibilities beyond the department. The Head of Department is supported by a Second in Department i/c KS4, and a KS3 English Coordinator. The department has a strong track record of offering career development opportunities, and we encourage all colleagues to lead on and take ownership of aspects of our curriculum as part of our collegiate ethos. We are proud of our identity as a department and the consistent diet of very good teaching we offer our students; this is reflected in excellent GCSE and A level results.
St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:
There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.
Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.
Find out more and apply:
To apply please refer to the Letter to Candidates, complete an application form and send it with a covering letter to Mr Tim Farrer, Headteacher to jobapp@st-laurence.com (all documents are available on the school website vacancies page) Staff Vacancies | St Laurence School (st-laurence.com)
Closing date: 9am on Monday 16th June 2025
Safeguarding Statement :
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.