Post: Teacher of English

Start date: June 2026

Contract type: Full time, temporary maternity cover

Salary: MPS/UPS

Closing date: Midnight, Monday 16 March 2026

Interview date:  Week commencing 23 March 2026

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic English specialist looking for their next career move in a high-performing and oversubscribed school. We are seeking to appoint an inspiring colleague who can contribute to the development of the department and further extend the teaching of English.

We encourage all candidates interested in applying for this post, including ECT’s to submit their application before the application deadline.

St Gregory’s is a popular 11-18 co-educational school, founded on Catholic Christian values and with a strong family and community ethos. These values are the foundation of learning for our students, providing them with an academic start to life that is supportive, nurturing and inspiring. St Gregory’s has a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and an excellent enrichment programme.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational teacher who will maintain and enhance our very high academic standards. This opportunity is ideal for an individual committed to the highest expectations of attainment for all and capable of encouraging all students to realise their aspirations. The faculty benefits from experienced, supportive leadership and applications are welcomed from both ECTs and experienced colleagues seeking an outstanding school to further their career.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• A track record of exceptional English teaching

• Capable of teaching across the Key Stages

• Outstanding subject knowledge

• A willingness to participate in the wider life of the school including enrichment and PSHE delivery

• The ability to inspire excellence in students

• Enthusiasm and motivation for exemplary teaching and learning

In return the successful candidate can expect:

• A comprehensive Induction Programme

• Outstanding professional support at every stage of your career

• A strong Continuing Professional Development programme to develop you as an outstanding teacher

• A supportive Senior Leadership Team

• Opportunities to work in a dynamic and supportive faculty with excellent facilities

• A positive student body who love learning

St. Gregory's Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory professional references, qualification verification, overseas certificates of good conduct and social media check.