7 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 June 2026

  • Closing date

    18 February 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    11 February 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time: 1 FTE

Contract type

Fixed term - Maternity Cover for up to 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our school is committed to striving for excellence in all aspects of school life and nurturing links with the parish and the wider community. The school seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher of English. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and very successful team working in a school with excellent facilities and very high academic standards.

We are looking for either an experienced practitioner with a proven track record of outstanding outcomes or a newly qualified teacher to work alongside our exceptional Curriculum Leader of English to drive results even further.

We are looking for a teacher who has:

  • A passion for providing the best possible education for all students

  • A commitment to maximising achievement through excellence in teaching and learning

  • A strong commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school and the promotion of Christian values

  • A commitment to continual improvement

  • The ability to inspire students and promote a sense of enjoyment of learning

  • An eagerness to be involved with extracurricular activities in order to enhance the lives of the whole school community


What the school offers its staff

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools, and two vibrant Sixth Form Colleges. With more than 12,300 students and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK.

Sacred Heart Secondary School is at the heart of the community and it is the positive, caring attitude of all members of our school community that creates the unique nature of the college. The quality of the education we provide reflects an ethos that affords equal opportunities to all, regardless of faith, race or gender. We are a school with high expectations and aspirations for all pupils and we celebrate our commitment to inclusion.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

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

About Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
743 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Arranging a visit to Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary

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

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