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 for the remainder of the current academic year (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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit our website: to download the full job details in the candidate pack and complete 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