Teacher of English

St Ignatius College, Enfield, EN1 4NP

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  24 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS

Teacher of English job summary

St Ignatius College is a Catholic voluntary aided secondary school providing Jesuit education for boys aged 11-16 and a mixed sixth form. Our mission is to form young people of competence, conscience, and compassionate commitment, achieving academic excellence and living lives as ‘men and women for others’. We are proud to be graded Outstanding in our recent OFSTED inspection.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated English teacher to join our outstanding team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, contributing to the development of our pupils both academically and personally, in line with our Jesuit values of cura personalis (care for the whole person).

Why choose St Ignatius College?

• Rated Outstanding in Leadership and Management, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Quality of Education (OFSTED 2025)

• A supportive and collaborative environment with strong leadership and friendly, committed staff

• A school culture that nurtures men and women for others, dedicated to making the world a better place

• Excellent facilities and resources to support your professional growth and pupil engagement

• Opportunity to contribute to a curriculum that is both challenging and inclusive, promoting the development of the whole person

The Role:

• Deliver high-quality teaching in English that challenges and inspires pupils

• Contribute to the intellectual and personal development of pupils in line with our vision

• Engage actively in school life, including extracurricular activities and events

• Collaborate with colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning

• Support the school’s commitment to social responsibility and the common good

We Are Looking For:

• Qualified teacher status with expertise in English

• Passion for teaching and commitment to pupil achievement

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Dedication to fostering a positive, inclusive school culture

• Alignment with our values of intellectual rigour, social responsibility, and opportunity for all

• Have the energy to inspire, motivate and challenge students  

• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be a real team player 

• Be committed to developing a knowledge rich curriculum and implementing Rosenshine's principles of instruction

• Support our Catholic ethos and contribute to our core vision and values

What we offer:

• An experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other 

• Paid Personal/Well-being Day

• A highly organised, energetic and well-equipped department where students flourish and are enthusiastic about the subject

• Opportunities for professional development and curriculum planning during the school day through a comprehensive CPD programme, Teaching and Learning team, support with becoming an examiner, ELKLAN training, Leadership Programmes

• Cycle scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking, free refreshments, a swimming pool and sports facilities

We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College. St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.

Closing date 9am on Friday 10 April 2026. Interview to be held on Tuesday 21 April 2026.

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

St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.   

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Ignatius College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 999 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Ignatius College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-ignatius-college

St Ignatius College is:
• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person
• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’
• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

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