English Teacher
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7PQDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
14 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
The opportunity has arisen to join the well-established English department of this highly-regarded and over-subscribed 11-16 Catholic high school.
The position would suit either an Early Career Teacher or someone with experience, but the ideal candidate will be an energetic, enthusiastic and talented practitioner, able to teach students of all abilities across KS3 and KS4. Being well-organised and able to work effectively as part of a team are essential.
The department consists of seven members of staff, six dedicated English classrooms and a well-stocked library. We are currently delivering the AQA GCSE syllabus in both Language and Literature and teach all students in mixed ability classes.
What the school offers its staff
As an employer, we are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our staff.
We offer an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing free and confidential support in various areas, including relationships, counselling, health and well-being, and emotional support. Our school fosters a caring and nurturing environment, with a strong ethos and vision that prioritises both staff and student development.
We take a holistic approach to education, placing student academic, social, and emotional well-being at the heart of our mission. Additionally, we actively support professional development, ensuring our team has the resources and opportunities to grow.
Further details about the role
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
All teachers are expected to:
- Demonstrate consistently high standards of professional and personal behaviour.
- Be a good role model for students by maintaining high standards of punctuality, attendance, professional dress and behaviour in accordance with whole school expectations, policies and procedures.
- Create a safe and secure environment for students, rooted in mutual respect, as part of the Catholic ethos of the school.
- Support the wellbeing of students and comply with policies and procedures on behaviour management, child protection, health and safety and data protection.
- Ensure high quality teaching and learning resulting in good progress.
- Be accountable for the attainment and progress of students taught.
- Participate fully in the appraisal of their performance.
TEACHING, LEARNING and ASSESSMENT
All teachers are expected to:
- Have secure subject knowledge to help foster and maintain students’ interest in the subject and address misconceptions.
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons that are well structured and engaging and where expectations of all students are high.
- Promote high standards of literacy, oracy and numeracy.
- Respond to the needs of all students including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those who are disadvantaged; and use teaching approaches to improve their progress.
- Utilise support staff effectively within the classroom.
- Develop the confidence of students so they can become more active and independent learners.
- Set high expectations for students’ behaviour and manage behaviour effectively within the classroom to ensure an effective learning environment.
- Mark and assess students’ work, and give regular, effective feedback.
- Record, report on and monitor students’ progress within departmental and whole school requirements.
OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS
All teachers are expected to:
- Ensure students make good progress through acquiring and consolidating the necessary knowledge and skills required for the subject.
- Track and monitor the progress of students using school data management systems, intervening appropriately and evaluating the impact of any intervention put in place.
- Evaluate assessment information for individuals, groups and cohorts presenting reports to the Head of Department as required.
WIDER PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
All teachers are expected to:
- Be reflective practitioners, evaluating and improving practice and participating in training.
- Keep up-to-date with research and developments in teaching and learning.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues on department and whole school initiatives.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents so they can support their child’s learning and progress including attending consultation and other meetings as appropriate.
- Effectively manage the behaviour of students outside the classroom.
Teachers are also expected to undertake any other duties as specified by the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document at the request of the Headteacher.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@saintpiusx.school
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 693 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jobs@saintpiusx.school
- Phone number
- 01709 767900
Arranging a visit to Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@saintpiusx.school.
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