Teacher of English
St Thomas More High School, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BW11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
22 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- English, History, Sociology
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time and part time considered.
Contract type
- Fixed term - One year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
TEACHER OF ENGLISH(required for one-year fixed term to cover maternity absence)
Applications are welcome from early career teachers and experienced teachers of English, who have a passion for their subject and for student success. The ability to also teach Sociology and/or History would be an advantage.
Our English Department is well resourced and has a relentless focus of raising pupil progress. The Department also offers a suite of additional curriculum subjects including Sociology, Media Studies and Film Studies.
We would like someone who is:
- An outstanding teacher who leads by exemplary practice, which is founded on the belief that every child has the right to excel
- A person who is organised with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A teacher who is committed to the wellbeing and academic progress of all children
- A person who is able to work in close partnership with the team of teachers at St Thomas More to develop themselves and our students’ gifts and talents to be the best they can be
We can offer you:
- Children who behave well and want to learn and a committed staff who love their school
- A collaborative partnership with teachers and our local Parish and community of schools
- Support and encouragement to continue with further research or study
- Personal support with our wellbeing programme and support structures
- A supportive community and a well developed programme of CPD and support
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to contact the school to arrange a time to come and visit us for an informal discussion. Please contact James Hollingsworth, Teaching and Learning Director on 01702 344933 or email jhollingsworth@st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk to arrange a telephone conversation or a tour.
Please click here to access the school’s website for further details and an application form or telephone the school for details to be sent to you. Please return completed applications to recruitment@st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk. We are a Catholic School but applications are equally welcome from non-Catholics who support our Catholic ethos.
Closing date: 22nd February 2026
(We would recommend all candidates apply as soon as possible following review of this advert. We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date)
Interview date: w/c 23rd February 2026
Start date: 13th April 2026 (or earlier)
The school’s application form must be completed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Children who behave well and want to learn and a committed staff who love their school
- A collaborative partnership with teachers and our local Parish and community of schools
- Support and encouragement to continue with further research or study
- Personal support with our wellbeing programme and support structures
- A supportive community and a well developed programme of CPD and support
Further information about the job
Please visit the school website for further details and an application form or telephone the school for details to be sent to you. Please return completed applications to recruitment@st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk. We are a Catholic School but applications are equally welcome from non-Catholics who support our Catholic ethos.
Closing date: 22nd February 2026
(We would recommend all candidates apply as soon as possible following review of this advert. We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date)
Interview date: w/c 23rd February 2026
Start date: 13th April 2026 (or earlier)
The school’s application form must be completed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding checks including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Thomas More High School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1206 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Thomas More High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01702 344933
We aim to develop the school’s community to provide a disciplined, caring and stable environment in which pupils can achieve their best and develop as confident young people, well prepared and fully equipped to make a positive contribution to the wider world as responsible citizens.
As a Catholic school we respect each pupil as a unique person with God given gifts, qualities and particular needs.
Arranging a visit to St Thomas More High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk.
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