Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
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St Pius X Catholic High School
29/09/2025
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary
Salary: MPS/UPS £32,916 - £51048
Region
Doncaster
Job category/type
Teaching - Secondary
Date posted
23/09/2025
Job reference
REQ21224
Job description
Saint Pius X Catholic High School, Wath Wood Road
Wath-upon-Dearne, S63 7PQ
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Contract: Temporary – Maternity Cover subject to postholder return date
Start Date: As soon as possible
Reporting to: Head of Department
Closing Date: Monday 29 September 2025
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 29 September 2025
We are delighted that you are considering applying for the Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) at Saint Pius X Catholic High School, within the St Francis Catholic MAT. This is a truly exciting time to be joining St Francis as a new Catholic Trust of 14 schools, growing to 24 schools in line with the Bishop of Hallam's vision for education.
Saint Pius X is a welcoming and oversubscribed Catholic secondary school in Rotherham. Rooted in Gospel values, we are proud of our strong community spirit, excellent pastoral care, and commitment to helping every student achieve their potential. With a culture of high expectations, a supportive staff team, and a focus on both academic success and personal growth, Saint Pius X is a place where students and staff thrive together.
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of English. As a creative and motivated teacher, you will have a commitment to academic excellence through progressive teaching and learning styles.
This post is also suitable for ECTs.
We are looking for a teacher who:
* Has the highest expectations of teaching and learning
* Is passionate about English
* Is creative and inspirational
* Has the desire and ability to help children of all abilities and backgrounds reach the highest levels of attainment and progress
* Is supportive of the school's Catholic ethos (however you do not need to be a practising Catholic)
We will offer you:
* A wonderful, vibrant staff family
* A supportive and hard-working department and leadership team
* An ongoing CPD programme, tailored to individual requirements
* Benefits and opportunities through St Francis MAT
* A calm, well-disciplined learning environment
* An opportunity to contribute to School Direct
How To Apply:
Please visit to obtain the recruitment pack or please visit
Please complete all relevant documentation by the closing date of Monday 29 September 2025 at 9am and send for the attention of Sharon Graham, Saint Pius X Catholic High School, Wath Wood Road, Rotherham, S63 7PQ
or email
Please Note:
Only completed Catholic Education Service application forms will be accepted.
If successful for interview, references will be required prior to this date.
Saint Pius X Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.