Are you an enthusiastic and committed English specialist looking for new and exciting challenges? If so, Southchurch High School could be your next career move. We are seeking an outstanding English teacher to join our committed team of practitioners in delivering a curriculum which informs, transforms and generates a lifelong love of learning.
The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher who teaches English Language and Literature to a high standard. You will join our strong English team working together in a well-resourced and thriving department with a real ambition to guide our students to achieve the highest possible standards.
We would encourage applications from ECTs or someone early on in their career. It is essential for candidates to be able to teach English at KS3 and KS4.
Southchurch High School is a rapidly improving, expanding, secondary school in Southend-on-Sea. The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of teaching well-behaved, enthusiastic and able students. You will have the ability, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference to students and young people from the Southend-on-Sea area.
We can offer:
* An extensive programme of relevant CPD for all staff.
* Working with a committed, hardworking and supportive team with the desire to raise student achievement even further.
* An emphasis on staff well-being and free access to external support agencies if needed.
* Free eye test vouchers for all staff.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Free onsite parking
* Very modern facilities, set in acres of grounds, located in a leafy suburb of Southend-on-Sea.
Please note the School can only consider completed School Application Forms and not CVs alone.
Closing date for applications: Noon on Friday, 7 February, 2025 (late applications may not be considered)
Shortlisting will take place on 10 February, 2025, interviews tbn.
The School reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.
Please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion if you have not heard within that timeframe.
No agencies please.
Please visit our website to download an Application Form. Alternatively contact the School by telephone on 01702 900777 or e-mail hr@southchurchschool.com with your contact details. Completed Application Forms should be e-mailed to hr@southchurchschool.com.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and operate safer recruitment practices and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. You will be asked to provide documentation, if shortlisted for interview, as proof of your identity and qualifications. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Right to Work, pre-employment health check questionnaire and satisfactory references. If you have recently lived in a country other than the United Kingdom, clearance from this country will also be requested and a certified translation may be required.