Teacher of English

Shoeburyness High School, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9LL

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday-Friday, 32.5 hours per week.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR1 to UPR5, £33,245 to £51,558 per annum, (1% above STPCD)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The CEO of SECAT and Headteacher of Shoeburyness High School are seeking to appoint a committed and innovative Teacher of English. This post would suit an experienced colleague or someone looking for their first post, which would be well supported by an effective ECT programme.

We are looking for a teacher who can make a valuable contribution to the school. The successful candidate will be able to deliver high quality lessons, ensuring that students achieve their full potential.

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

Teachers Pension Scheme

Benefits Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Subsidised lunch

Discounted Wraparound School Club

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

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SECAT Teacher Job Description & Person specification 2022 .pdf - 171 KB (opens in new tab)

About Shoeburyness High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1747 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shoeburyness High School website
• Email address: jsaunders@shoeburyness.secat.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shoeburyness-high-school

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 jsaunders@shoeburyness.secat.co.uk.

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