Teacher of English

We seek to appoint a qualified, driven and successful Teacher of English. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified teacher (ECT) who has a passion for English, can teach creatively and can inspire pupils. You will have evidence of excellent classroom practice and high expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour.

The English Department at St Bonaventure’s is a consistently high achieving department – in 2022 we achieved 85% 9-4 in GCSE Language and 87% 9-4 in Literature. 

We desire to create critical thinkers who are confident enough to comment on the human condition and the wider world, to engender a passion for literature and to equip young people with the tools to articulate their ideas clearly, to flourish creatively and to embrace the power of language. 

We place a high value on extending and enthusing our learners through subject-based activities that go beyond the curriculum including through our participation in Old Vic New Voices Schools’ Theatre Club and our active involvement in Newham borough’s Every Child a Theatre Goer initiative. 

We believe that expert subject knowledge is the bedrock of all outstanding English teachers and we staff who are active members of the school Teaching & Learning Forum and offer a range of opportunities for internal and external subject-specific CPD. 

We expect that you will have evidence of excellent classroom practice and high expectations of pupil attainment and, if overseas trained, that your professional qualifications are recognised in the UK by UK ENIC &/or the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA).

St Bonaventure’s is a popular provider of education within the London Borough of Newham and we are oversubscribed. We are welcoming, friendly and inclusive.

Our recent Ofsted Inspection awarded us Outstanding in all areas. 

We are part of the successful and highly-respected Agnus Dei Catholic School Alliance.

We have a long and distinguished history of educating boys, aged 11-18, in the East End of London.

Our thriving co-educational 6th Form is ethnically and religiously diverse, attracting students from across many local schools.

St Bonaventure's is recognised by the DfE, Ofsted, SSAT and the Teaching School Council for our investment in improving student life chances and the development of our staff.

We believe that our students have an entitlement to the very best education, with high expectations for all in our community.

We Offer:

An opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic, inspired and motivated team where staff genuinely feel valued and cared for.

A minimum of 20% PPA for all teaching staff.

A teacher friendly marking policy.

No written reports to parents.

A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.

We will provide top quality CPD opportunities for you.

We will encourage you to provide CPD to others; within our school, our borough, our diocese, our alliance and beyond.

A school with outstanding teaching and behaviour for learning, with which all our staff and the wider community feel proud to be associated.

All new teaching staff receive a Chromebook.

Free refreshments for all staff.

St Bonaventure's School is only a short bus ride away from the site of the 2012 Olympics and the Olympic village and Westfield Shopping Centre in the vibrant area of Stratford. Stratford is a transport hub with easy access to Central London which will be further enhanced by Crossrail. This is an exciting area to live and work in.

St Bonaventure's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share the commitment. The suitability of the candidate will be assessed throughout the recruitment process 

All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. 

Closing Date: Tuesday 6th June 2023 at 12 noon

We may call applicants for an interview before the deadline date if we are especially interested in their application