10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Flexible

  • Closing date

    16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    6 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time: Full- Time. Monday - Friday.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS - UP3

Additional allowances

SEN 1 and TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Collaborative and reflective English and Literacy practitioner


Experience of teaching English and embedding literacy across KS1 and 2 and beyond

Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and curriculum developments

Demonstrable experience in delivery of interesting programmes of learning

Passionate about supporting students with additional needs







What the school offers its staff

Comprehensive Induction - learn how our departments work with each other

Consistent and relevant CPD

Employee Assistance Programme

Relocation assistance for the right candidate

Incredible working environment

"Teachers and therapeutic staff work together seamlessly to develop a precise understanding of each child and their needs" - Ofsted

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About St Catherine's School and College

Organisation type
Special school, ages 7 to 19
Size
94 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 19
Ofsted report
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Website
St Catherine's School and College website
Email address
turtlev@stcatherines.org.uk
Phone number
01983852722
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St Catherine’s is a small national charity working with children and young people with severe and lifelong speech, language and communication needs and associated difficulties. Our day and residential centre in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight encompasses a specialist school and sixth form, intensive integrated speech, language and occupational therapy, and comprehensive vocational programmes. Our holistic approach ensures each and every student has access to high quality learning and personal development opportunities relevant to their needs.

Arranging a visit to St Catherine's School and College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email turtlev@stcatherines.org.uk.

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