Teacher of English

About the Role

[Employer hidden] is looking to appoint an excellent Teacher of English. Our school is a Catholic Academy with approx. 1350 students aged 11 -18 years and founded upon the Mercy tradition. We are looking to appoint an excellent Teacher of English. Our workload charter sets the tone for what we stand for as a Trust and sets out our commitment in relation to staff workload and wellbeing. This supports our overall mission of creating: Better Schools, Better Communities and Better Futures in Christ.

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Contract: Full time, permanent.

About the Trust

St Anthony’s is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-six Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to Apply

All application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to [contact hidden] by 9am on Tuesday 5th May 2026. Applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Mrs Marie Lanaghan Headteacher: [contact hidden]

Interview date to be confirmed following shortlisting.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Documents

• Trust Privacy Notice 550 KB
• Recruitment and Monitoring Form September 2022 - Copy 50 KB
• Equality Act 2010 Reasonable Adjustments September 2022 53 KB
• Consent to Obtain References September 2022 - Copy 42 KB
• CES Contract Applicant Declaration September 2022 - Copy 211 KB
• Application Form Notes to Applicants September 2022 - Copy 55 KB
• Job Advert
• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Application Form
• Equal Opportunities Form
• Confidential Disclosure Form

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Evolve Business Centre

Cygnet Way, Rainton Bridge South Business Park

Houghton-le-Spring

Tyne & Wear

DH4 5QY

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