Temporary Full-Time English Teacher (maternity cover)

Required from September 2026 to 12 February 2027. St Mary’s Catholic High School is an over-subscribed 11-18 mixed Academy with excellent student behaviour and outcomes. Our most recent OFSTED inspection (June 2024) found the school to be Outstanding in all categories and more recently the Sunday Times Schools Guide 2026 names St Mary’s as the Comprehensive School of the Year East Midlands. All students are encouraged to achieve, and success is celebrated at all levels.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the top performing schools for attainment and attendance in the country. Academic results are excellent, with the school consistently achieving above average Progress scores as well as impressive Attainment 8, Ebacc average point scores and outstanding A Level results.

We are seeking to appoint a creative and motivated experienced, or early career Teacher of English, with excellent subject knowledge and qualifications together with a passion for supporting all students to develop their full potential.

The successful candidate will be:

• A passionate advocate for your subject.
• Dynamic and innovative; providing high quality teaching and learning; enhancing further the excellent exam results of this subject.
• An exceptional classroom practitioner, delivering lessons that motivate and inspire our students to achieve.
• Able to contribute effectively to the delivery of Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 English.

We are able to offer you a welcoming and supportive environment led by a leadership team committed to staff wellbeing. A programme of weekly induction sessions provides the opportunity to meet key members of staff and be introduced to school policies and procedures. Bespoke ongoing professional development is a priority, and all staff are able to access high quality, carefully tailored training and development opportunities, including the observation of teaching and the sharing of practice.

We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.

Potential candidates would be most welcome to visit the school prior to applying or have an informal conversation with the Head of English. If you would like to do so, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding.

The job description, person specification and application documents may be downloaded from the list below or alternatively, please contact Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA on 01246 201191 (ext 2011) or e-mail rgilding@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk. CVs will not be accepted - applications must be made using the school’s application form.

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received and we therefore urge candidates to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date.

Closing date for applications: 10.00 am on 11 May 2026. St Mary's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.