Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and talented teacher to join our thriving English Department.

This position is a fixed-term, part-time role to cover maternity leave starting from September 2025 until the end of January 2026, with a starting timetable in the region of 20 periods per week (out of a possible 30 periods for a full-time member of staff).

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate extensive subject knowledge and a strong passion for teaching English to students of all ages and skill abilities, inspiring and motivating them.

Main Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing and teaching the classes assigned to him/her, using a range of strategies for teaching and classroom management to ensure that individual learning needs are met.
• Ensuring that marking of students’ work is both regular and thorough and that full records are kept.
• To regularly monitor the progress of all students in their teaching groups, taking account of individual learning needs to have a positive impact on student progress.
• Keeping abreast of current thinking and development in the subject area.
• Assisting the Head of Department with the development of appropriate syllabuses, schemes of work and teaching styles.
• Contributing to the pastoral care and personal development of students.
• Contributing to whole school activities of clubs and expeditions.

What we offer

• Competitive salaries
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Staff may join a group personal pension scheme
• Diverse training and professional development programme
• Employee Assistance Programme – offering free and confidential advice
• Free use of the Sports Centre facilities including a fitness suite, ergo suite and group cycle studio
• Award-winning free school lunch, plus refreshments available in the staff room during the day and after school
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests and annual flu vaccination
• Access to well-stocked school library
• Access to wide range of school events

How to apply

To apply for this position, please read the full job details in the candidate pack and submit an completed an application form. Completed application forms should be submitted with a brief supporting letter addressed to Mrs Rebecca Dougall, Headmistress, should be submitted via email (recruitment@shsk.org.uk) in the first instance and then sent to:

Human Resources Department
St Helen and St Katharine
Faringdon Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 1BE

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.