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Maternity Cover Full Time Teaching post - required from November 2025(part time considered)
Salary - MPS to UPS
The Governors are looking to appoint a hard-working, inspiring and talented History teacher, with the ability to teach A-Level, to join our existing team and help take St Oscar Romero Catholic School and Sixth Form into the next chapter of its exciting journey.
In April 2025 we were judged by Ofsted as 'Outstanding' in all categories. The report was overwhelmingly positive about the school and stated "This is a highly aspirational school where pupils truly thrive".
Our last Diocesan Section 48 Inspection took place in July 2019, which judged the school as "Outstanding" in every category. Both Outstanding judgements were a first for the school and a proud moment in the school's 60-year history.
This is an exciting time for the school and our success is already breeding further success and aspiration. Last year, 80% of students achieved at least a Grade 4 in both English and Maths. The Attainment 8 score for the school was 55.1. Our challenge is to improve even further on that.
The History department is a creative and energetic team, who are always looking for new ways to deliver the curriculum that excite, stretch and provoke curiosity in our students. We are seeking to recruit a new member of the History team who will bring spark, energy and empathy to the department, as our school continues on its quest to be the best in the country. There will also be the opportunity to teach A Level for the right candidate.
If you have a passion to see young people succeed, are motivated and resilient and support our Catholic ethos, please download an application pack from our website
Please only use the application form included in the pack and follow the instructions on how to apply which can be found in the introductory letter.
Key facts about our school:
* We were rated 'Outstanding' in our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2025)
* GCSE History outcomes for % Grade 4+, 62% Grade 5+, 24% Grade 7+
* Outstanding GCSE results and an upward trend in all subjects
* 80% of students achieved at least a Grade 4 in both English and Maths in 2025
* Fantastic students who are motivated, hardworking, and whose behaviour is exemplary
* Fantastic team of staff, who are collaborative, open, and supportive of the students and each other
* Over-subscribed with waiting lists in all year groups
* Academic Sixth Form, with highly aspirational students who want to learn
St Oscar Romero Catholic School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
Job Details
Salary: MPS to UPS
Contract Type: Maternity Cover Full Time Teaching post (part time considered)
Working Pattern: Full Time - Part Time considered
Location: Goring By Sea, West Sussex
Interviews: Week Commencing 29th September 2025
What You Need to Succeed
The History department is a creative and energetic team, who are always looking for new ways to deliver the curriculum that excite, stretch and provoke curiosity in our students. We are seeking to recruit a new member of the History team who will bring spark, energy and empathy to the department, as our school continues on its quest to be the best in the country. There will also be the opportunity to teach A Level for the right candidate.
Further Information
St Oscar Romero Catholic School & Sixth Formand West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
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The reference number for this role is SCHO00953.
Job Reference: SCHO00953