What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented English Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join our Catholic secondary school, a community founded on service, and a commitment to excellence in all areas of education. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and passionate teacher to contribute to a forward-thinking and supportive environment, where students are encouraged to develop academically and personally.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring a love of English and nurturing students’ skills in enquiry, analysis, and critical thinking. You will work closely with a committed and collaborative English Department, contributing to curriculum development and helping to drive forward standards of teaching and learning.
We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about their subject, committed to continuous professional growth, and motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people. An understanding of, and respect for, the Catholic ethos of the school is essential.
If you are a dedicated professional with high expectations of yourself and your students, and you are excited by the prospect of working in a caring, high achieving school, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Please see person specification and job description within our application pack for more details.
What the school offers its staff
At our school, staff and pupils are known, valued and loved. Our vision is that we will become the number one school of choice in the local community, underpinned by our faith. Our exceptional curriculum will provide pupils with powerful academic knowledge and character development, so they are prepared for their next steps, able to ‘Live life to the full’. St Edmund Arrowsmith is a school where our entire community of pupils, staff, parents, and carers flourish.
We recognise that employee wellbeing and work-life balance are essential to thriving in the workplace. We place a high value on providing a range of benefits for all colleagues, beyond the essentials of receiving professional recognition, networking and CPD, commensurate financial reward and job satisfaction.
Please take a look at our website and social media channels to get a real sense of the support that we provide to all our employees, including our full staff benefits package: Package/.
We would be delighted to have informal conversations with potential candidates before the closing date. We look forward to receiving your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.