Second in English (Full Time)

St Mary's Catholic School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NQ

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 April 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,269.00 - £58,361.00 Annually (Actual) ECT/MPS/UPS (Fringe) £34,398- £52,490 + TLR2b £5,871

Second in English (Full Time) job summary

Second in English (Full Time)

ECT/MPS/UPS (Fringe) £34,398- £52,490 + TLR2b £5,871

Required from 1 September 2026

We seek applications from those of the Catholic faith, all faiths and of no faith but who are supportive of our Christian values and ethos.

St Mary’s Catholic School are seeking for a well-qualified and dynamic Assistant Subject Leader to join and help lead a progressive, effective and high-achieving English department in this high performing and outstanding school.

English is popular at all Key Stages at St Mary’s including A-Level, and many students go on to study English or related subjects at University, including Russell Group and Oxbridge. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher of English to work with our vibrant and highly motived English Department.

We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate:

Able to teach English across the full age and ability range, which will include A Level.

Proven skills and experience in leading, or significantly supporting leadership within English department, or equivalent relevant responsibilities that show readiness to take on a leadership role.

The ability to inspire, challenge, and support students, fostering a positive, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment.

A commitment to high standards of teaching and learning, ensuring all students—whatever their background or starting point—are supported to achieve their full potential.

A reflective, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to professional development, with the ability to contribute positively to departmental and whole‑school improvement.

Why Join Us?

St Mary’s is a proud member of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust, a family of nine Catholic schools committed to building supportive communities, championing individuality, and upholding high expectations for all pupils. You will be part of a collaborative and dedicated team within a school that benefits from high‑quality facilities and resources, experienced, supportive, and innovative colleagues, well‑behaved, motivated, and eager‑to‑learn students, supportive parents and a positive school community. We offer opportunities for career progression and a potential TLR for the right candidate.

Working at St. Mary’s is an extraordinary opportunity. We take our shared values of Love-Respect-Flourish to the heart of our ethos for pupils and staff. You will be part of a school which has a tremendously talented, committed, creative, and innovative staff; parents who are supportive; and students who are eager to learn, well behaved and motivated to succeed. As our recent (November 2024) OFSTED noted, “The energy, determination and tenacity of school leaders and the Trust are bringing about effective and sustained improvements for pupils”. “‘The quality of education pupils receive is exceptional…The culture of positive behaviour at St Mary’s is remarkable…’ and ‘St Mary’s is a very special community to be a part of’. The Quality of Education and Behaviour & Attitudes are graded outstanding.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We follow robust safer‑recruitment procedures, including identity checks, reference checks prior to interview, online searches for shortlisted candidates, and an enhanced DBS check with barred‑list information (where applicable). All appointments are made in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and recruitment checks.

Apply in writing using the forms available on our website https://www.stmarys.net/: Teacher Application Form, Consent to Obtain References Form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Form & Recruitment Monitoring Form. Applicants are reminded that they should read the Notes to Applicants before completing an application. Please note only applications on St Mary’s forms will be accepted. Please contact Deirdre McHugh, Headteacher d.mchugh@stmarys.net or Recruitment@stmarys.net to submit an application or for more information.

Interviews: St Mary’s is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, and close the application deadline early, therefore an early application is advisable.

St Mary’s Catholic School is committed to equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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

St Mary’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Miss Deirdre McHugh, Headteacher

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 St Mary's Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1121 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-school-bishop-s-stortford

St. Mary’s has a strong tradition of providing an authentic education which aims to deliver excellence for every member of our Catholic community. Our three core values of 'Love, Respect, Flourish' permeate through all aspects of our work.

Our school is built upon an ambitious mission for each and every young person:

To fulfil academic potential
To be fully developed in the personal, social and spiritual areas of life
To achieve excellence in every area of life
To be underpinned by Gospel Values, enabling each person to value individuals and contribute positively to society.

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