Teacher of English

St Mary’s Catholic Academy is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our successful and well-established department. This is an excellent opportunity for either an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner to contribute to a supportive and high-performing team. The successful candidate will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach Key Stage 5 depending on experience. Please refer to the applicant pack for further information. About the role We are looking for a teacher who: Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for English Is committed to developing students’ literacy, creativity and love of reading Can deliver engaging and challenging lessons across the full ability range Works collaboratively and contributes positively to a thriving department Is committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school About us St Mary’s is a highly regarded, oversubscribed Catholic Academy within the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust. We are proud of our strong community, built upon our core values of Catholic, Caring, Community and Challenge. The English Department is vibrant and experienced, offering a rich and engaging curriculum from Key Stage 3 through to A-Level, with a strong focus on creativity, literacy and academic success. We are committed to staff development and wellbeing. At St Mary’s you will benefit from: A comprehensive induction and coaching programme Weekly high-quality professional development Additional non-contact time for professional learning Access to the latest research as a designated Research School A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including healthcare support and workload-conscious policies Excellent facilities following a £22.5 million rebuild Why join us? A supportive and collaborative English department A rich curriculum with opportunities for creative and cultural enrichment Students who behave well and are eager to learn A strong culture of professional growth and leadership development A welcoming and inclusive school community If you are passionate about English and want to inspire a love of language and literature in young people, we would love to hear from you. St Mary’s Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment in which all students can thrive. Our recruitment processes follow the principles of safer recruitment and are conducted in line with statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks to ensure the suitability of candidates to work with children. This post is subject to: An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Satisfactory references (including a judgement about suitability to work with c