Teacher of English

The college is seeking a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic teacher to join our English department. Successful applicants would be required to teach English at key stages 3 and 4.

Applications from candidates who can teach Media Studies would be strongly encouraged.

ECTs are welcome to apply, as a full support programme will be available.

The successful candidate will be:

• committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for their students
• able to challenge all students to make exceptional progress
• a strong team player who forms excellent relationships with staff, parents and students
• willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our college

We can offer you:

• a warm and welcoming college with excellent links to parish communities
• enthusiastic and well-behaved students who are eager to learn
• supportive, hardworking staff, governors and parents
• opportunities to further your professional development

We are a highly respected and over-subscribed Catholic school, committed to the academic, spiritual, social and moral development of all its students. St Benedict’s is a good school with many outstanding features.

We would be delighted to arrange an informal visit; please contact Mr Gavin Muttock, Assistant Principal, on 01206 549222 or by email to g.muttock@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk

Applications will only be accepted on the college application form (which can be downloaded from our website via the Apply button) and should be emailed to Mrs Catherine Simonelli, HR Assistant at

c.simonelli@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk. CVs will not be accepted.

For further details about the college, please go to our website stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday, 27th February 2026.

Early applications are encouraged. If there is a sufficiently strong field, the college will choose to interview before the closing date.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.