Teacher of English - Maternity Cover

Finchley Catholic High School, London, N12 8TA

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 April 2026

• Closing date

  25 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 10 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS / UPS + Outer London

What skills and experience we're looking for

We welcome applications from candidates who are:

• Enthusiastic and passionate about their subject, with the ability to instil a love for it in students of all abilities
• Confident teaching across the full ability range across Key Stage 3 and 4
• Committed to high-quality planning and creative teaching and learning
• Consistent in using ongoing assessment and feedback to support student progress
• Collaborative team players who are eager to share best practice and contribute to departmental improvement

• We are looking for someone who will bring energy, creativity, and dedication to the role and who will share in our commitment to excellence. If this sounds like you, we would be delighted to receive your application.

  
  

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A friendly, vibrant, and caring school community – voted the happiest school in Barnet, and 38th Nationally (The Times and Sunday Times)
• A commitment to supporting the whole person, encouraging staff involvement in community and charitable initiatives
• An exciting opportunity to contribute to the next phase of development in our English and Media Department
• A strong commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing CPD
• A genuine focus on staff wellbeing, including half-termly wellbeing initiatives and a focused wellbeing staff work stream
• An enterprising and ‘can-do’ culture that encourages innovation and initiative
• A school that values and supports staff, offering opportunities for career progression and personal growth
• Routine opportunities to be recognised through our “Extra Mile” awards
• An additional day off in December for Founders’ Day, in recognition of staff commitment and service

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

Finchley Catholic High School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such all candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

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About Finchley Catholic High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Finchley Catholic High School website
• Email address: recruitment@finchleycatholic.org.uk
• Phone number: 02084450105
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/finchley-catholic-high-school

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Arranging a visit to Finchley Catholic High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@finchleycatholic.org.uk.

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