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Avonbourne Boys' and Girls' Academies are two 11-16 secondary schools based in East Bournemouth where students share a campus and are taught in predominantly single sex classes. When students reach our onsite United Sixth Form, mixed classes are reinstated. We believe this diamond model of education recognises that as boys and girls reach their teenage years, they approach their learning differently allowing us to get the most out of every student. We have close links with Avonwood Primary School, a standalone primary facility based next door to our Academies.
Disruption-free teaching is the promise at Avonbourne with the notion of continuous improvement underpinning all we do. The Academies advocate a coaching culture, where teachers develop as reflective practitioners, utilising shared best practice and evidence-based teaching and learning initiatives. In-house CPD is extensive and high quality and compliments numerous external CPD opportunities within United Learning and through nationally recognised training and qualifications. Pastoral care is superb, with a highly trained team that are morally driven and extremely effective. We encourage students to develop their skills through the provision of educational opportunities which enable young minds to play a part in creating a future which has opportunities for all and encourages aspiration and determination. Our REACH values of Respect, Equality, Ambition, Community and Hard work & Determination underpin all aspects of academy life for staff and students.
Avonbourne Boys' and Girls' Academies benefit from working closely with The Cornerstone, Glenmoor and Winton Academies, as part of the United Learning Bournemouth and Poole cluster. We work as a team and achieve more, by sharing, than any single school could.
We are #AVBProud and look forward to showing you around our Academies.
Avonbourne Boys' and Girls' Academies are part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.
Job details
Salary Competitive United Learning Pay Scale (£36,400 minimum starting grade)
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 7 th June 2026
Are YOU passionate about English?
Do YOU want to work at a supportive academy and part of a great team that values your contribution?
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Teacher of English to join our OUTSTANDING academies. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a thriving, collaborative English department within a school community that prioritises professional growth, academic excellence, and staff wellbeing.
At Avonbourne Academies, our work is guided by five core REACH values: Respect, Equality, Ambition, Community, and Hard Work & Determination. These values underpin everything we do, from the way we teach and lead, to the culture we build for our students and staff. We believe in developing not only academic excellence, but strong character, resilience and integrity. As part of our team, you will play an important role in modelling and nurturing these qualities in the young people we serve.
Since joining United Learning in August 2019, Avonbourne Academies have gone from strength to strength:
* Avonbourne Boys’ Academy – Rated OUTSTANDING in November 2023
* Avonbourne Girls’ Academy – Rated OUTSTANDING in all categories in October 2024
Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced teacher looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Join a school where your passion for english can truly make a difference—and where you’ll be part of a team that supports, challenges, and celebrates success together.
The academies are part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. The academies benefit from working closely with The Cornerstone, Glenmoor, Winton and United Sixth Form Academies, as part of the United Learning Bournemouth and Poole cluster. We work as a team and achieve more, by sharing, than any single school could.
What we are looking for:
* An excellent Teacher of English who will play an important role in helping to continue the move of the English Department into its next stage of development.
* Aligned to our REACH values of Respect, Equality, Ambition, Community, and Hard Work & Determination, and committed to modelling these character strengths in everyday practice.
* Someone who understands the importance of building character as well as knowledge, helping students become confident, responsible, and resilient young people.
* Aligned to our values and mission. If you are the type of person who fits with our culture, you will love working here.
* Able to motivate staff and students
* Someone who passionately believes that all children can achieve, no matter what their starting point, background or needs.
What we offer:
* An exceptional salary, above the maintained sector.
* Enrollment to the Teachers’ Pension scheme.
* One personal day every academic year.
* Teaching staff have one flexi period a fortnight.
* Free onsite car park.
* Access to our health care cash plan and rewards scheme, Westfield, after six months service.
* Disruption-free learning and a ‘warm-strict’ behaviour system.
* Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources.
* Opportunity to teach up to A Level.
* A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – no onerous marking policies.
* A centralised homework system at KS3 – you do not need to mark KS3 homework.
* Centralised detentions, including homework detentions (you do not need to organise/run/chase them at all).
* No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ feedback, helping you to continuously develop.
* Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and promotion opportunities across the United Learning Bournemouth and Poole academy cluster.
* Up to 9 INSET days per year, dedicated to subject knowledge development and planning/resource development.
* An unrivalled professional progression model to enable great teachers to remain in the classroom via our Lead Practitioner (LP) and Specialist Leaders of Education (SLE) routes and/or progression routes to middle and senior leadership.
* A very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset.
Avonbourne Academies are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Note –
We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.
To apply, please complete the online application form.
For more information about this role or to arrange a visit please contact:
recruitment@avonbourneacademy.org.uk
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 7 th June 2026
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