St Helen & St Katharine - Teacher of English - Maternity Cover

Oxfordshire
St Helen & St Katharine
Part-time | Fixed Term | Maternity

Summary

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

Detail

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

Please read the full job details in the candidate pack and submit an completed an application form via our School webpage, under the vacancies section: www.shsk.org.uk/about/vacancies

Completed application forms should be submitted with a brief supporting letter addressed to Mrs Rebecca Dougall, Headmistress, should be submitted via email to recruitment@shsk.org.uk

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.