English Teacher

English Teacher

Required February 2026 – September 2026

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational and innovative English Teacher to join a highly professional and forward-thinking English Department. This is a temporary post to cover Maternity Leave.

Our school has a distinctive caring and Christian ethos with the emphasis on the individual and supporting pupils in fulfilling their full potential.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach to GCSE and have the potential to teach A Level.

St John Henry Newman Catholic School supports career development and progression with excellent resources in a brand-new school building. We are therefore interested in talking to both experienced teachers looking for a new challenge as well as early career teachers at the beginning of their career.

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to satisfactory DBS and health checks.

For an informal chat about the post or to request to visit our school please contact Louise Tickell, Head of English by email: [email protected]

Application packs can be requested by emailing [email protected] or downloaded from our website at http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/Vacancies/

Your application form should be supported by a letter of no more than two pages of A4.

Completed application forms can either be forwarded to the email address above or by post addressed to the Finance Office.

The closing date for applications is 12pm Monday 24th November 2025

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 26th November 2025

Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email