Job description
Kingston based Catholic school looking to hire a strong and experience English teacher
Do you hold a PGCE or QTS?
Are you an experienced teacher looking for new rewarding yet challenging role?
A lovely Catholic secondary school are looking for an English teacher to work, at minimum, till the end of the academic year. For this specific role, the school is looking for a strong teacher who has experience teaching English and UK recognised teaching qualifications, with good behaviour control.
English teachers needed after February half term!
Requirements:
- Applicants would need UK recognised teaching qualifications (PGCE or QTS)
- Experience teaching English Literature or Language at Key stage 3 to key stage 5 level, 1 year minimum
- Would be required to mark work, plan & prepare lessons
- Teachers would need to prepare and create innovative lessons that engage students, in line with the National curriculum
The Role
- This is a full time English teaching role covering key stage 3 up to key stage 5 (a-level)
- Starting in post February half term, this role will run to the end of the academic year at least and will potentially go permanent following a review.
- Assuming an appropriate candidate is found, the school are offering a pay rate of between £120 and £225 depending on experience and qualifications.
- Based in Kingston, this is a lovely secondary school rated as 'outstanding' by Ofsted as they noted "the leadership have ensured the standards of education have remained high and their staff maintains an energetic and positive attitude."
- The attitude of the staff is maintained as the school's leadership afford a healthy work/life balance
The School
Surrounded by large open fields and wooded areas, this outstanding secondary is in an ideal location. Close to the centre of London, with good travel links, but far enough away to escape the hectic life of in city the locality provides the 'best of both worlds.'
Rated outstanding for many reasons, but chief among these is the new 'state-of-the-art' facilities which allow teachers the opportunity to create innovative lessons, benefiting both staff and students a like.
The school is of Catholic denomination and promotes the key principles of the Catholic religion. Although the school promote and engage with religious activities, staff are not required to participate if they choose not too.
If you feel you would be appropriate for this role, and could add value to the school, please apply to this ad. Alternatively, you can email Conor on the London South Secondary team at
If you know any colleagues or friends who are looking to work in the education sector, and have appropriate experience and qualifications, you can refer them for similar roles and earn £50!