Teacher of English and Literacy Coordinator

We are looking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of English to join our successful and dynamic English department here at All Saints Catholic School. We are a forward-thinking school, passionate about providing students with the best possible outcomes. 

Department Information

The successful applicant will work alongside a highly motivated team of English specialists who are committed to achieving excellence through building confidence, curiosity and creativity within our pupils to succeed. This role is for someone who believes that there are no limits to learning, delivers creative and purposeful lessons in helping all learners understand and appreciate the truth, beauty and goodness of English literature and language. We want a competent and enthusiastic teacher for all Key Stages who will lead and deliver the AQA GCSE English Literature and Language course which explores the many wanders of modern and pre-1900s texts.  

Our School      

All Saints Catholic School is an Outstanding Catholic comprehensive school situated in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and within the Diocese of Brentwood, with good transport links to central London.

All Saints Catholic School has over 1400 students from year 7 to 13. The school achieves excellent exam results, with a Progress 8 score of 0.72 (well above average). We have received an Educational Outcomes award for being in the top 12 percent of schools in the country for progress. 

Our core values of Respect, Understanding, Affection and Humour underpin all aspects of our pastoral and academic daily routines. Our 2024 Ofsted judged us to be an Outstanding school, highlighting that “the school successfully encourages pupils to demonstrate its core values, which include respect and understanding others. In addition to this, pupils meet the school’s exceedingly high academic expectations and achieve very well”.

 We have won a number of awards which reflect our inclusive approach to education, including being awarded the Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award and the Inclusion Quality Mark, this is indicative of our “One in Christ” motto that we apply every day to everyone that is a part of the school community. 

Our learning is based on the transcendental values of truth, goodness and beauty. We encourage pupils to discover truth, develop a sense of goodness and appreciate beauty in the world around them.

Please watch our school videos available at: http://allsaintsschool.co.uk/ to get a further insight into life at All Saints. 

Why work here?

·        Ambitious CPD programme aimed to make the best possible teachers and supporting career development

·        Enthusiastic and aspiring pupils

·        Interactive screens in each classroom

·        Free use of the school gym and staff yoga

·        Inner London Pay Scale

·        Staff wellbeing lunches and an active school wellbeing team

·        Hot meals provided for staff on open evenings and parent evenings

·        Teaching and Learning forums for staff to examine different aspects of pedagogy

·        A mentoring and coaching programme for staff

If you would like to arrange a visit please contact us at: office@allsaintsschool.co.uk. You can also contact the school on: 020 8270 4242.

 Only applications completed using the CES application form will be considered.

Closing Date: Monday 6th January 2025 at 09:00 am