Teacher of English and Media

Required for September 2026

Salary: Main Pay Scale £32,916 - £45,351

The Board of Directors of the Holy Cross Multi Catholic Academy Company and the Governors of this popular and successful Catholic school are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of English and Media to join our dedicated and supportive team. The successful candidate will be passionate about inspiring students through high-quality teaching, creative curriculum delivery, and a commitment to raising achievement for all learners. You will bring strong subject knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to create an engaging, inclusive learning environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who values collaboration, continuous development, and making a meaningful impact on young people’s educational experiences.

Holy Cross Catholic MAC and Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School can offer you:

• a welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos where all our children ‘Learn and Grow as God’s Holy People’.

• supportive Directors and MAC Central Team to support you in all aspects of school life.

• dedicated and supportive Governors and staff team who are keen to build high standards and who are committed to professional development.

• a strong, supportive learning community.

• enthusiastic, happy, caring children from our culturally diverse community.

• a 12-month mentoring scheme upon appointment.

Bishop Ullathorne is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 44 acres grounds in the pleasant outskirts of South Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future success of the school. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas of the West and East Midlands.

Closing date for applications: 8am on Monday 13 April 2026

Interviews: Thursday 23 April 2026

Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School, part of Holy Cross Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, medical clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online social media check will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all conditional offers of employment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and to interview suitable candidates before the advertised closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage early applications.