Teacher of English
Shoeburyness High School, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9LL40 days remaining to apply
Closing date
30 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 May 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: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours per week, Teachers Directed Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR 1 to UPR 5 £33,245 to £51,558 (1% above STPCD)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Headteacher of Shoeburyness High School and the CEO of SECAT are seeking to appoint a committed and innovative Teacher of English. This post would be ideal for newly qualified entrants to the profession, with the opportunity for an early start. They would be well supported by an effective ECT programme.
Shoeburyness High School is a large, vibrant and diverse secondary school thathas an excellent reputation as a warm and supportive environment in which to work and learn. We are a very popular school with families in the local area and beyond and consequently we are heavily oversubscribed.
Our young people deserve the best and if you have high expectations married with energy and positivity then we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Shoeburyness High School is an inclusive comprehensive academy in the heart of the community, part of the wider family of SECAT schools. Oversubscribed every year, we have a reputation as a friendly, caring school and as a place where positive relationships are fostered and sustained.
Our seven-year curriculum offer is diverse, rich and delivered by dedicated, skilled and highly qualified practitioners to ensure every child has the best opportunities for success and happiness. Our children have access to a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities; sport, drama and music play a central part of our offer, as well as a wide-ranging variety of clubs and activities across the school.
Supported by a strong, committed pastoral and support team, our young people are able to develop the skills, knowledge, and resilience for their lives beyond Shoeburyness High School.
We ‘Expect Excellence’ in all aspects of our school and this is our guiding principle to ensure that our school community thrives.
We are proud to be a part of the Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) along with Bournes Green Infant School, Bournes Green Junior School, Hinguar Primary School, Richmond Avenue Primary School and Thorpedene Primary School and Nursery.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Shoeburyness High School
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1747 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Shoeburyness High School website
- Email address
- hrhelpdesk@secat.co.uk
Shoeburyness High School is an inclusive comprehensive academy in the heart of the community, part of the wider family of SECAT schools. Oversubscribed every year, we have a reputation as a friendly, caring school and as a place where positive relationships are fostered and sustained.
Our seven-year curriculum offer is diverse, rich and delivered by dedicated, skilled and highly qualified practitioners to ensure every child has the best opportunities for success and happiness. Our children have access to a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities; sport, drama and music play a central part of our offer, as well as a wide-ranging variety of clubs and activities across the school.
Supported by a strong, committed pastoral and support team, our young people are able to develop the skills, knowledge, and resilience for their lives beyond Shoeburyness High School.
We ‘Expect Excellence’ in all aspects of our school and this is our guiding principle to ensure that our school community thrives.
We are proud to be a part of the Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) along with Bournes Green Infant School, Bournes Green Junior School, Hinguar Primary School, Richmond Avenue Primary School and Thorpedene Primary School and Nursery.
Arranging a visit to Shoeburyness High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrhelpdesk@secat.co.uk.
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