Teacher of English with the ability to teach drama desirable

Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School, London, SW16 2HY

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  5 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, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - tbc - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: MS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well-qualified Teacher to teach across all key stages in the subject.

What the school offers its staff

• The English Department achieve excellent results at Key Stages 4 and 5, significantly above national averages
• English has a significant uptake at KS5 with many students going on to study English at University
• The English department have an extensive suite of teaching rooms, all located around the central hub of the school library
• We are committed to developing the talents and potential of all staff and place great emphasis on wellbeing
• Students behave extremely well in and out of the classroom. They feel safe and show high levels of respect for one another, their teachers and the school environment
• The school provides outstanding pastoral support, ensuring students remain engaged, motivated and positive about their learning
• Bishop Thomas Grant School offers an outstanding ethos and environment for learning

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

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.

BTG Application Form - Teacher - updated Dec 2020.docx - 64.7 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description - Teacher of English - March 2026.pdf - 271 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert - Teacher of English - March 2026.pdf - 221 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1179 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School website
• Email address: jsylvia@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02087693294
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishop-thomas-grant-catholic-secondary-school

Catholic Secondary School

Arranging a visit to Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jsylvia@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk.

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