Teacher of English, St Ursula’s Convent School

1 Year Contract 
(4-day week may be considered) 
Inner London Main scale 

The governors seek to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative, and committed teacher of English to help the Head of Department lead and further develop this highly successful department. You will have excellent leadership skills and you will be able to motivate, inspire and communicate outstanding practice. This is a brilliant opportunity for a well-qualified, highly motivated professional who is an outstanding classroom practitioner. 

We are seeking a practitioner with the drive, commitment, and passion for developing high-quality learning and teaching that will enthuse young people and ensure continued outstanding results. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a well-equipped, forward-thinking, and dynamic environment. 

For the right candidate, there is also the potential for the role to include teaching and learning responsibilities within the department. 

The successful candidate will: 

  • Join a forward-looking, high-achieving school 
  • Contribute to the wider improvement of the school. 
  • Be a driven and professional character that is committed to their students as well as their colleagues. 

In return, the school can offer a good working environment with opportunities and encouragement to develop both personally and professionally. Staff wellbeing is a high priority. We are based in a fantastic location with excellent transport links including the DLR, Elizabeth Line and mainline railways. 

At St Ursula’s Convent School students are ambitious and aspire to be the very best; staff have exceptionally high standards and expectations; Senior Leaders and all teachers are passionate about making a difference; Governors are strongly supportive of the school. 

St Ursula’s Convent School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the well-being of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants. 

Full details including a teaching staff application form can be found on the school website www.stursulas.com 

Please note that we cannot accept stand-alone CV’s 

Job description

Completed applications and / or any enquires should be sent to recruitment@stursulas.com 

Applicants may be interviewed if their application is considered suitable, and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made so, please apply at the earliest opportunity.