Teacher of English

St George Catholic College is an oversubscribed rapidly improving 11-16 school, with a proven track record of continued success. It is currently ranked in the top 5% of schools nationally for progress. The college is rated by Ofsted as ‘Good’ (2021) with the potential to be graded outstanding in its next inspection. It has been graded ‘Outstanding’ across all areas for the last four Local Authority inspections. It is a college in which we have a commitment to knowing every student and ensuring they fulfil their potential. In our 2021 OFSTED report it stated that “This is a very friendly school and pupils enjoy coming in each day”. Pupils’ kindness towards each other is underpinned by the school’s Catholic ethos and their ‘ASPIRE’ values of respect and positive relationships. Pupils and teachers often talk about the school as being ‘like one big family.’ They celebrate the range of different cultures and backgrounds that make up their school community.

The English department plays a key role in the College’s achievement and development, and the department is a driven and cohesive team who demand the best from each other and from their students. The right candidate would benefit from entering a supportive environment with a wide range of skills, innovation and experience. There is no requirement to be Catholic and we would welcome Early Career Teachers, or more experienced teachers to apply. 

The English Department is a consistently ‘Outstanding’ team of eight full time specialist teachers, who achieve outstanding results with the students they teach. 93% of students achieved a Grade 4 (Standard pass) and above, 83% achieved a Grade 5 (Strong Pass) and above, and 47% achieved a Grade 7 and above in 2022, which is significantly above the national average. The department has a strong track record for developing staff, their teaching and achieving outstanding outcomes in a supportive environment.

RECRUITMENT: Benefits of working here:

•                    A friendly and inclusive working environment

•                    Optional Private healthcare

•                    Free on-site multi gym

•                    Reduced rate for Lettings

•                    Nursery less than five minutes’ drive away

•                    Long-term career opportunities

•                    Access to nationally-accredited qualifications, including NPQML, NPQSL and NPQH

•                    Easy access to Southampton city centre, Eastleigh, the M27 and the M3

•                    An opportunity to be a part of an enthusiastic, creative and motivated department

•                    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

For further details of this exciting opportunity, please fill out the relevant application forms on the vacancies section of our website, www.stgcc.co.uk and return to Mrs Jeanine Bonavia PA to the Headteacher at headpa@stgcc.co.uk by the deadline below.   Visits to the college are highly encouraged, and can be arranged by contacting Mr Chris Rogers, Head of English, at crogers@stgcc.co.uk or if you have any questions or queries please get in touch.

Interview date: TBC

Closing date for applications:

‘Please note, we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications which meet the criteria’

St George Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS Check.  The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer.