We are seeking to appoint a knowledgeable and committed secondary English Teacher to work in our Upper School (Years 9 to 11).

Hours

The role is for two days per week, with the possibility of combining the role with other responsibilities for the right candidate.

About our school

Independent Sector, 170 to 200 pupils from 4 to 16.

CFS is a faith venture within a parent collaborative setting, where young people learn to consider the world and themselves in a Christ-centred way, and the next generation are actively discipled to equip them to serve society creatively and courageously. School families come from diverse ethnic and church backgrounds across the wider Merseyside region.

We see working at CFS as part of our Christian calling to serve the church through education. The salary structure is consequently reflected in this vision.

More about the role

This is an opportunity to teach motivated pupils within a school that values clarity of thought and a coherent understanding of the world shaped by a Christian worldview.

You will teach GCSE English following the AQA English Language and English Literature specifications. Year 9 pupils follow a pre-GCSE English Language and Literature curriculum, studying texts such as Animal Farm and Twelfth Night, alongside a range of poetry. At GCSE, pupils study a range of set texts including The Merchant of Venice, An Inspector Calls, Pride and Prejudice, and the AQA Power and Conflict poetry anthology.

You will plan and deliver high-quality lessons that develop pupils’ ability to read closely, think critically, and write with clarity and precision, engaging with both literary texts and non-fiction sources, and helping pupils to consider enduring questions about truth, character, responsibility, and the nature of human experience.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has strong subject knowledge across English Language and Literature
• Can teach with clarity, precision, and academic ambition
• Is committed to helping pupils engage thoughtfully with significant texts, and to reflect on enduring questions about human experience, character, and society
• Is organised, reliable, and able to work effectively within a small team
• Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school where appropriate

This role would suit an experienced teacher seeking a part-time position or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with relevant training and clear potential.

Interested?

Expressions of interest for this opportunity and to arrange a school visit or to find out more, please email ks@cfschool.org.uk. Candidates new to the school community will be invited to visit the school for a Vision tour to explain our distinctives.  Upon receipt of a completed application form, references will be taken up for short-listed candidates.  

Additionally, the applicants must be practising Christians (occupational requirement under Part 1 of schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010).

Safeguarding

The Governors and Staff of CFS take seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children and young people entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff and volunteers will share this commitment. Completion of an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement as part of our Prevent Duty for anyone working at the school. 

Other pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with our duties as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE 2023) and these are detailed in the application form, including consideration of the applicant’s digital footprint.

Job advert published: 25/04/2026

Closing date for applications: 29/05/2026 with interviews week commencing 01/06/2026. Candidates new to the school should be available for a vision tour prior to 22/05/2026.

Anticipated Start date: 01/09/2026 subject to DBS clearance and availability.