Temporary Teacher of English

Required from September 2025 for one year

St Mary’s Catholic High School is an outstanding (OFSTED June 2024) and over-subscribed 11-18 mixed Academy with excellent student behaviour and outcomes.  All students are encouraged to achieve and success is celebrated at all levels.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a very high performing school.  Academic results are excellent; consistently achieving well-above average Progress 8 scores as well as impressive Attainment 8, Ebacc average point scores and outstanding A Level results. 

We are seeking to appoint a creative and motivated Early Career or experienced Teacher of English who is looking to work in an outstanding, collaborative and dynamic English department and school.  The successful applicant will be an English specialist, with excellent subject knowledge and a passion for supporting all students to develop their full potential.

The successful candidate will be:

• A passionate advocate for your subject.
• Dynamic and innovative; providing high quality teaching and learning; enhancing further the success of the English Department.
• An exceptional classroom practitioner, delivering lessons that motivate and inspire our students to achieve.
• Able to contribute effectively to the delivery of English Language and English Literature.

We are able to offer you a welcoming and supportive environment led by a leadership team committed to staff wellbeing.   A programme of weekly induction sessions provides the opportunity to meet key members of staff and be introduced to school policies and procedures.  Bespoke ongoing professional development is a priority, and all staff are able to access high quality, carefully tailored training and development opportunities, including the observation of teaching and the sharing of practice. 

We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.

Potential candidates would be most welcome to visit the school prior to applying or have an informal conversation with the Head of English and if you would like to do so, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding. 

The job description, person specification and application documents may be downloaded from the school’s website www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk or alternatively please contact Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA on 01246 201191 (ext 2011) or e-mail rgilding@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk.

Please note that the school is closed for Easter holiday from Friday 11 April until Monday 28 April.

CVs will not be accepted - applications must be made using the school’s application form.

Please note: applications will be considered as they are received and we therefore urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible. 

Closing date for applications: 10.00 am on Thursday 1 May 2025

St Mary's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.