The successful candidate will be someone who shares our commitment to high standards of professionalism and academic achievement and is eager to develop their own practice in an environment that is both supportive and at the cutting edge of pedagogy and practice. The department takes a collaborative approach to learning and teaching which values everyone's personalities, skills, interests, and strategies. We are looking for someone who has a genuine passion for English and for teaching young people; the ability to inspire students; and the desire to go the extra mile to help our students achieve their full potential. The ability to teach English Language or Literature to A Level is not essential.
Location:
Woking, Surrey - 15 minute walk from the train station and excellent transport links via A3 and M25
Post:
Teacher of English
Contract type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time or Part Time (min 0.6 FTE)
Start Date:
September 2025
Closing Date:
9am on Mon 20 January - The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.
About our School:
St John the Baptist School, part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, is a highly successful, over-subscribed mixed Catholic school and sixth form based in Woking, Surrey. We are incredibly proud of our school community and in particular our students who are hardworking, well-balanced and enjoy both learning and spending time with each other and our staff. We work in a very positive culture and strive to make all students’ time at school some of the happiest times of their lives.
Benefits:
All teachers are allocated 15% PPA time; above the legal minimum required.
An extensive range of benefits and discounts with ‘Mylifestyle’, our employee benefits hub including pre-tax car purchasing, cycle to work, dental care and many retailer discounts.
Free use of the onsite gym (6-8am and 5-8pm weekdays)
Excellent onsite catering facilities
Regular staff social events calendared throughout the year
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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