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1.0FTE English Teacher – (Fixed Term - One Year Maternity Cover)

La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School, London, SW12 0AB

This job expired on 27 January 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  2 March 2026

• Closing date

  27 January 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 02/03/2026 - 28/02/2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to U3 (£40,317 to £62,496)

What skills and experience we're looking for

- Be a qualified and motivated teacher of English

- Have a proven track record of delivering high-quality English lessons across all key stages (KS3–KS5)

- Be committed to inspiring students’ love of reading, writing, and critical thinking

- Have a positive, enthusiastic approach and a strong commitment to making a meaningful impact on young people’s lives

- Embrace and support our Catholic ethos

What the school offers its staff

• Endless opportunities for CPD to support your professional growth

• Dedicated weekly mentor hour for ECTs and PGCE students

• Collaborative cross-curricular working parties to develop teaching and share best practices

• A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff

• Inner London weighting for competitive remuneration

• A two-week October half-term break

• A dedicated wellbeing programme and access to a healthcare scheme

• Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme and long-service awards

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Information/Safeguarding/

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About La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1219 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School website
• Email address: ssilva@laretraite.co.uk
• Phone number: 0208 6736544
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/la-retraite-roman-catholic-girls-school

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Arranging a visit to La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ssilva@laretraite.co.uk.

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