Teacher of English
Catmose College, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time Full or part time applications received. Part time Full or part time applications received
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS plus Federation benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
At Catmose College, teaching is more than a profession — it's joining a community where curiosity thrives, students are eager to learn, and staff are genuinely valued. As a Teacher of English, you will work within a vibrant, passionate team that prides itself on academic excellence, creativity, and exceptional enrichment opportunities. Our highly-regarded English team comprises 15 experienced, enthusiastic colleagues who bring a rich mix of literary interests.
We believe English should be experienced beyond the classroom. Students enjoy:
- Regular theatre trips — locally and to London
- Author visits and literary talks
- Book & poetry clubs
- Creative writing and poetry competitions
- An academic scholarship programme
- Opportunities for A level English teaching through our outstanding partner school,Harington School
Whether you’re an ECTseeking excellent mentoring or an experienced teacher looking for genuine opportunities for professional development (including a funded Master’s), you’ll find a fulfilling path here. Many colleagues progress into leadership roles across the Federation.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
You will be:
- An inspiring practitioner with excellent subject knowledge;
- Someone with strong classroom management and a natural rapport with students;
- A reflective professional who sets high personal and academic standards;
- A collegiate team player with well-developed pastoral instincts/
In short, we’re looking for a dynamic, committed individual who wants to help shape the next generation of readers, writers, and thinkers.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Alice Beckwith who is the link Vice Principal for English, she may be contacted via email:abeckwith@catmosecollege.com
What the school offers its staff
- A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team
- A positive, respectful student culture — our students are mature, polite, and motivated
- Outstanding facilities, including purpose-built classrooms, laptops for staff, and excellent IT access
- Professional development tailored to your ambitions
- A range of staff benefits, including:
- Flexible working
- Free gym access
- Staff laptop
- Free parking
- Cycleshare salary sacrifice scheme
- Priority admission for children of staff to the College and Primary
- Family-friendly holiday patterns, including a two‑week autumn break and an early summer.
Catmose College and Harington School are both part of theRutland and District Schools’ Federation, proudly graded Outstanding by Ofsted.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Catmose College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1121 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Catmose College website
- Email address
- office@rutlandfederation.com
- Phone number
- 01572770066
Catmose College is an oversubscribed secondary academy school on Huntsmans Drive in Oakham, Rutland. The majority of students are drawn from the county town of Oakham and surrounding villages, although many are attracted from a wider area including Leicestershire and Melton through parental choice.
The College is one of the highest achieving in Rutland and Leicestershire. Our Ofsted report in March 2024 rated the College ‘Outstanding’ in all categories. We offer a broad range of experiences beyond the classroom to build independence, resilience and leadership skills that are critical for success in adult life.
We believe in the traditional values of education; that students do best when they are happy, behave well and are engaged in purposeful activity. Our approach blends high expectations with innovative practice to ensure that all students are able to achieve their potential. The College is about much more than just academic success, our ethos is one that embraces the whole person, not just what they accomplish in lessons but everything else that ensures they are ready for the challenges of the adult world. For example, students partake weekly in the ever-popular Electives programme, where lessons finish early to allow time for students to participate in a vast array of over 90 activities and learning, from Caribbean Cooking to Cricket, and Pottery Throw Down to Trampolining.
Students also benefit from an extremely wide array of trips and visits; in previous years these have included a performing arts trip to Liverpool, a photography trip to Iceland, cultural visits to Italy and Spain, a German exchange, a visit to the WWI battlefields and much more.
We pride ourselves on offering a bespoke approach to students’ needs, whether they are more able or need some extra support. Music, Sport and Academic Scholarships are awarded annually to students who can demonstrate excellent ability in their chosen area. The scholarships are designed to recognise exceptional talent and to provide the facilities, resources and staffing to allow high-ability students to achieve their potential.
When making decisions at the College, our guiding principle is simple, ‘Would it be good enough for our own children?’ By ensuring that the standards of everything we do meets this benchmark, we ensure that the quality of services we offer are exceptional.
Arranging a visit to Catmose College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@rutlandfederation.com.
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