Teacher of English & Media (Maternity Cover)

The Governors are seeking to appoint a teacher of English to teach across the ability and age range, supporting the development of English to the highest standards for all pupils at Key Stages 3-5. The post will be full time. This is an opportunity to join an outstanding department. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional and be an excellent classroom practitioner.

We are looking for professionals with:

• Experience of teaching English with Media Studies to A Level
• The ability to work with and motivate staff and pupils.
• High expectations of pupil engagement, attainment, and behaviour
• If you have the passion and drive to contribute to the future development of the English department at St Mark's, we look forward to hearing from you.

In return, the school can offer:

• An established and comprehensive induction programme for new staff
• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management - excellent CPD and leadership development at all levels
• A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured, and rewarded.
• A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all.
• A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory medical and enhanced DBS clearance and references.

Job start date: January 2027 Closing date: 19 October 2026

About St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

St Mark's is a successful, well-ordered, and caring Catholic school for approximately 1100 boys and girls aged from eleven to eighteen, situated in the heart of Harlow, Essex.

We are committed to the highest level of achievement for pupils of all abilities, and werecognisethat there are no limits to a child's potential. We aim to inspire all our pupils to achieve their best through "belonging, engaging and succeeding together". We believe in treating each pupil as an individual and valuing each person's unique talents. Our curriculum has been designed to offer choice and to nurture all talents and abilities.

Our school was rated "good" by Ofsted at our inspection of February 2023 and good with "outstanding" in our Section 48 Inspection in May 2025.

St Mark's prides itself on its exam results at both GCSE and A level, as well as the number of awards, achievements, and accomplishments of our pupils in so many different aspects of their learning.

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