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Second in English

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2AJ

This job expired on 28 March 2025 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  28 March 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Religious Education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,083.00 Annually (Actual) TMS/UPS plus TLR2c (£7898)

Second in English job summary

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a vibrant and inclusive educational community committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of our students. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where both staff and students can thrive.

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring English teacher ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our English Department as the Second in Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Head of Department in leading and managing the team, shaping the curriculum, and ensuring outstanding teaching and learning across all key stages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head of Department in the strategic planning and day-to-day management of the English Department.
• Deliver high-quality English lessons to students across KS3, KS4, and ideally KS5.
• Support the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress, providing targeted support where necessary.
• Contribute to the professional development of department staff.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

What We Offer:

• A supportive leadership team and vibrant professional community.
• Quality training for those new to the career from our team of dedicated mentors.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.
• A positive school culture that believes in distributed and collaborative leadership.
• Energetic and highly motivated students.
• A supportive, Catholic ethos across our school communities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to school facilities and resources.

What We’re Looking For:

• A passionate and innovative teacher of English.
• Experience of teaching across KS3, KS4, and ideally KS5.
• The ability to support and inspire colleagues and students.
• A commitment to raising standards and achieving excellence.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students and staff.

Join us at Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and be part of a thriving, ambitious, and supportive environment where you can truly make a difference.

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.

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About Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1435 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-wiseman-catholic-school

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