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We are seeking to appoint a motivated and talented English teacher for September 2025. You will be teaching English across the Key Stages up to and including A Level.

The English department at St James’ is collegiate, supportive and enthusiastic. We have planned an inspiring, academic curriculum that fosters a love for learning and we are always keen to embrace fresh ideas. 

The department is looking for:  

• A well-qualified graduate with experience teaching English to A Level.
• A dynamic professional with a track record of excellent outcomes.
• An outstanding teacher driven by the desire to improve life changes for young people through their teaching.
• A colleague able to take the initiative and show a willingness to contribute to the department and wider school.
• A colleague who is friendly, confident and enthusiastic.

The school welcomes applications from teachers of all faiths and backgrounds who: 

• Are outstanding classroom practitioners.
• Have excellent subject knowledge and are honest about their own development needs.
• Are ambitious for themselves and our pupils.  
• Are team players with a can-do attitude and strong personal resilience.   
• Are committed to supporting the school's wide and varied extra-curricular programme.   
• Are supportive of the school's Catholic ethos.

Our leadership team is committed to the professional and personal development of our teachers, and we actively look for ways to make sure that work-life balance is a reality. The school’s excellent facilities include a sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, astro-turf, gymnasium and specialist teaching areas.

We can offer you: 

• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop, including Middle Leader training and aspiring SLT programme.
• A supportive and approachable Leadership team.
• Opportunities to undertake NPQs including NPQSL.
• An Ofsted rated ‘good’ school.
• A section 48 rated 'outstanding' school.
• A number of wellbeing provisions, including a paid wellbeing day.
• Free tea and coffee.
• Free access to the school gym.
• Free and secure staff parking on the school site.

If you are a motivated, creative, well-organised professional who wants to develop your craft in a school where human flourishing is at the heart of what we do, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 12pm, Friday 28 March 2025

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. This advert may be closed at any time.

The 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 applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.