We are seeking to appoint a passionate and talented teacher to join our thriving English Department.

Description

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and talented teacher to join our thriving English Department.

This position is a fixed-term, part-time role to cover maternity leave starting from September 2025 until the end of January 2026, with a starting timetable in the region of 20 periods per week (out of a possible 30 periods for a full-time member of staff).

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate extensive subject knowledge and a strong passion for teaching English to students of all ages and skill abilities, inspiring and motivating them.

Main Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing and teaching the classes assigned to him/her, using a range of strategies for teaching and classroom management to ensure that individual learning needs are met.
• Ensuring that marking of students’ work is both regular and thorough and that full records are kept.
• To regularly monitor the progress of all students in their teaching groups, taking account of individual learning needs to have a positive impact on student progress.
• Keeping abreast of current thinking and development in the subject area.
• Assisting the Head of Department with the development of appropriate syllabuses, schemes of work and teaching styles.
• Contributing to the pastoral care and personal development of students.
• Contributing to whole school activities of clubs and expeditions.

To apply for this position, please visit our webpage: www.shsk.org.uk/about/vacancies to read the full job details in the candidate pack and submit an completed an application form. Completed application forms should be submitted with a brief supporting letter addressed to Mrs Rebecca Dougall, Headmistress, should be submitted via email (recruitment@shsk.org.uk) in the first instance and then sent to:

Human Resources Department

St Helen and St Katharine

Faringdon Road

Abingdon

Oxfordshire

OX14 1BE