Teacher of English

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of English (Fixed term – one year) who can deliver high-quality lessons and secure outstanding outcomes for our amazing students. We want you to inspire students and raise their aspirations across all aspects of their schooling, in addition to unlocking their potential in your subject area. The successful candidate would be joining a dynamic and supportive team and will play a pivotal role in inspiring and empowering students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners.

To be successful at St Catherine’s, you will:

 teach to Grade 9 standard

 ensure your students make outstanding progress across all key stages

 commit to our supportive but challenging ethos and culture

 thrive on working in teams but be able to work independently

 constantly challenge yourself to become a better practitioner

 be committed to our comprehensive extra-curricular programme

 be passionate about diversity and inclusion

 demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of the school.

In return, we will offer you:

 a school where students are keen to learn and progress

 a school where GCSE outcomes are consistently strong. This summer our students achieved outstanding results, achieving a Progress 8 score of +.57 and an Attainment 8 score of 53.9. 

 an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

 a personalised professional development programme delivered through twilight sessions and dedicated training days

 fast track promotion opportunities

 the chance to perform on a wider stage through our proud membership of the LSU group of schools, the Gaudete Trust and the Archdiocese of Southwark.

 the opportunity to join a very high achieving department in our vibrant Catholic school.

 a school where English enjoys a very high profile and is very well supported by a committed Senior Leadership team.   

St Catherine’s is a highly successful, oversubscribed girls’ school with high quality accommodation and resources. It is forward-thinking and enjoys excellent results. In English our students follow the AQA GCSE course. Last summer our girls made outstanding progress in English Language with 24% (26% for English Literature) of pupils achieving a grade 7-9 and 82% (90% for English Literature) of pupils achieving a 4+. The English department is a highly successful and progressive department and would welcome either an experienced teacher, or an ECT to this position. The department is accommodated within our Arts Building in six classrooms, each fully networked with Clever Touch boards.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs Marie Foucher (Deputy Headteacher)