English Teacher

Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ, Isleworth, TW7 6XF

44 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + OLA
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS + OLA

English Teacher job summary

Principal Accountabilities

To prepare and teach lessons of a high standard to the students assigned to him/her:

„ following designated programmes of study,

„ carrying out the necessary assessments,

„ adapting teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils,

„ providing information/comments for records,

„ monitoring students in accordance with agreed strategies.

To demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.

To set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.

To maintain discipline in accordance with school policies and demonstrate good practice in the classes taught with regard to attendance, appearance, uniform, punctuality, behaviour, homework etc.

To contribute to the corporate tasks of development, record keeping, monitoring, evaluation of lessons and maintenance of materials.

To apply school and departmental homework policy which includes setting, marking of homework and monitoring homework diaries.

To work closely with and consult those teachers who are responsible for similar curriculum areas, ensuring continuity and progression for students.

To engage in continuous professional self-development in relevant areas.

To be a Form Tutor to an assigned group of students.

To promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of the Form Tutor group as a whole.

To liaise with a Pastoral Leader to ensure the implementation of the School’s Pastoral system.

To register students, accompany them to assemblies, encourage their full attendance at all lessons and their participation in other aspects of school life.

To promote good progress and outcomes by students.

To evaluate and monitor the progress of students and keep up-to-date student records as may be required.

To contribute to the preparation of Action Plans and progress files and other reports.

To alert the appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and to make recommendations as to how these may be resolved.

To communicate as appropriate, with the parents of students and with persons or bodies outside the school concerned with the welfare of individual students, after consultation with the appropriate staff.

To apply the behaviour management systems so that effective and safe learning can take place.

To understand, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out teachers’ professional duties and responsibilities.

It is understood that areas of responsibility of the job description are not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post nor an exhaustive list of all duties performed.

The job description will be reviewed regularly and, in the light of the needs of the school and the professional development of staff, may be subject to amendment, including on appointment, after consultation with the post holder and without changing the level of responsibility.

This post is subject to the current conditions of employment for Teachers contained in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and other current legislation

Performance Measures

Performance will be measured against the pupil outcomes in relation to targets set and in addition will take note of progress with the team improvement plan.

Confidentiality

The nature of your responsibility means that during the course of your employment you will see or have access to information of a confidential nature relating to the work of the school or the health or personal affairs of pupils and staff. Under no circumstances should such information be divulged or passed on to any unauthorised person or organisation.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Gumley House School FCJ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subjected to a series of checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) publication.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1077 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gumley-house-rc-convent-school-fcj-isleworth

With over 180 years of experience in Catholic education, Gumley is a designated ‘World Class’ school with a long tradition of educating girls (and boys in the Sixth form) to make a difference to our world. The school was established in 1841 by Marie Madeleine d’Houet, foundress of the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ) an international society of Catholic sisters working in many parts of the world. In the UK, there are five FCJ schools; each with its own identity but bound together by the tenets of the FCJ Philosophy of Education based on Ignatian principles.

Six core FCJ values of companionship, dignity, justice, hope, excellence and gentleness are at the heart of our work with young people and with each other.

Gumley is a vibrant learning community where students and staff learn and thrive together. The ethos of personal and academic excellence prepares our students to confidently achieve their education and career aspirations in the global world. Vision and innovation form our central pillar of learning.

Our Sixth Form is thriving with significant investment planned for the next two years ahead. Our students are provided with a challenging, broad and balanced curriculum, which recognises the importance of creativity and the arts as well as making sure that well-qualified specialist teachers teach maths and Science.

Gumley’s academic results reflect our tradition of achievement, the students’ high levels of ambition, parental support, as well as the challenging teaching and dedication of the staff. The vast majority of our students are accepted at their first choice university including Oxbridge, reading a wide variety of subjects. Many of our Sixth Form students attend Eton summer school each year and some also attain scholarships or high-level apprenticeships.

Our Chaplaincy seeks to inspire young people to become women and men who live in ways that will benefit others as well as themselves. To grow to be young people who will use their gifts and talents to make the world a better place. We want our Chaplain to instil in our young people and staff a love of God – through dynamic and reflective experiences which energise and communicate God’s companionship.

Our Chaplaincy will facilitate spiritual reflection, promote and encourage spiritual awareness and accompany our students as they seek to deepen their spiritual lives and grow to reach their full potential.

At the heart of our education is the belief that whole person development is paramount. Thus, we strive to provide our students with inspiring opportunities and a wide experience through extra-curricular activities.

Gumley is situated on a beautiful site with excellent facilities. This creates a peaceful uncrowded environment in which our students are encouraged to live by our motto: ‘Vive ut Vivas’ - ‘Live that you may have Life’ and grow into their best self.

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