• Required: 01 January 2027
• Salary: MPS / UPS
• Pension: Teachers Pension Scheme
• Contract: Full Time / Permanent
• Deadline for Application: Sunday 22 November 2026
• The school reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy or not make an appointment depending on the outcome of related recruitment processes

Bishop Wordsworth’s School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and highly capable full time Teacher of English to join our successful and ambitious English Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join our thriving and successful English department, following in the footsteps of former teacher, novelist, and Nobel Prize winner, Sir William Golding, reflecting the school’s rich literary heritage and long standing tradition of academic excellence in English.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach English and English Literature across Key Stages 3 to 5. We are therefore looking for a teacher with the intellectual confidence, academic depth and enthusiasm to inspire able and motivated students, and to contribute to the continued success of the department.

English is a highly valued subject within the school, with strong outcomes and a proud tradition of students progressing to study English and related subjects at Oxford and other Russell Group universities. The department also has an exceptional reputation for public speaking and enrichment, regularly qualifying for regional finals and hosting competitions. Our students are curious, articulate and academically ambitious, responding positively to challenging and engaging teaching within a culture of high expectations and scholarship. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive department.

We are seeking a colleague with strong subject knowledge, a passion for literature which extends beyond the confines of examinations, and the ability to inspire and challenge students of all abilities. A commitment to high standards, alongside a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative team, is essential.

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Teacher of English Information Pack

• Required: ASAP
• Hours: Hours: 25 hours per week, with flexibility over working patterns and the possibility of spreading hours across fewer than five days, subject to agreement
• Salary: BWS Support Staff pay scale Grade G Points 22 – 25 (£28,220 - £30,951)
• Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
• Contract: Permanent - 39 weeks per year (44.66 paid weeks)
• Actual pay (£16,331- £17,912)
• Deadline for Application: Sunday 01 November 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment).

Bishop Wordsworth’s School is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Science Technician to join our Science Department, providing high-quality technical and practical support to teaching and learning across the sciences. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a scientific background and practical skills to become part of a busy and successful department. Previous experience in a school laboratory would be advantageous, although we welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience in other scientific or technical environments.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Lead Science Technician, fellow technicians and teaching staff to ensure that practical lessons are well-prepared, laboratories are maintained to a high standard and equipment and resources are managed safely and efficiently.

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Science Technician Job Description

Science Technician Person Specification

• Required: ASAP
• Hours: 25 hours per week, with flexibility over working patterns and the possibility of spreading hours across fewer than five days, subject to agreement.
• Contract: Permanent
• 39 weeks per year (44.66 paid weeks)
• Salary: BWS Support Staff pay scale Grade F Points 20 – 22 (£26,542 - £28,220)
• Actual pay (£15,360 - £16,331)
• Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
• Deadline for Application: Sunday 01 November 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment)

Are you interested in science and looking for an opportunity to develop new skills and build a career in a school laboratory? Bishop Wordsworth’s School is seeking an enthusiastic, practical and reliable Laboratory Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Science Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in science who is keen to learn and develop their skills. Previous laboratory experience or specialist scientific qualifications are not essential, as full training and support will be provided. Working alongside our experienced Science Technician team, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in a busy school laboratory, learning how to prepare practical experiments, maintain equipment and support the delivery of science lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Importantly, this role offers the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to progress into a Science Technician role, with structured on-the-job training, mentoring and opportunities for further professional development.

Lab Assistant Advert

Lab Assistant  Job Description

Lab Assistant Person Specification

Would you value the opportunity to join the dynamic and effective governing body of Bishop Wordsworth’s Church of England Grammar School as a governor?

Are you looking to:

• Find a rewarding voluntary role that makes a difference to the lives of young people?
• Gain an insight into the workings of a thriving and high performing grammar School?
• Contribute to and represent the wider community?
• Work with our team of governors and staff in improving our School?

We are looking for a committed individual who has:

• An open and enquiring mind.
• The ability to think strategically and look at issues objectively.
• The confidence to ask questions and join in debates across a range of issues.
• A willingness to listen and make informed judgements.
• Preferably a background in finance, audit, property or health & safety;
• Time to spare – time commitment is about half a day a month with most meetings in the early evening.

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