Job Description

About Us

Maternity Cover Full Time Teaching post - required from November 2025 (

part time considered)

Salary - MPS to UPS

The Governors are looking to appoint a hard-working, inspiring and talented English teacher to join our existing team and help take St Oscar Romero Catholic School and Sixth Form into the next chapter of its exciting journey.





In April 2025 we were judged by Ofsted as 'Outstanding' in all categories. The report was overwhelmingly positive about the school and stated "This is a highly aspirational school where pupils truly thrive".





Our last Diocesan Section 48 Inspection took place in July 2019, which judged the school as "Outstanding" in every category. Both Outstanding judgements were a first for the school and a proud moment in the school's 60-year history.





This is an exciting time for the school and our success is already breeding further success and aspiration. Last year, 80% of students achieved at least a Grade 4 in both English and Maths. The Attainment 8 score for the school was 55.1. Our challenge is to improve even further on that.





The English department is a creative and energetic team, who are always looking for new ways to deliver the curriculum that excite, stretch and provoke curiosity in our students. We are seeking to recruit a new member of the English team who will bring spark, energy and empathy to the department, as our school continues on its quest to be the best in the country. There will also be the opportunity to teach A Level for the right candidate.



If you have a passion to see young people succeed, are motivated and resilient and support our Catholic ethos, please download an application pack from our website https://stromeros.co.uk/



Please only use the application form included in the pack and follow the instructions on how to apply which can be found in the introductory letter.



Key facts about our school:


We were rated 'Outstanding' in our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2025) GCSE English outcomes for 2025 - English outcomes 2025 - 86% Grade 4+, 75% Grade 5+ Outstanding GCSE results and an upward trend in all subjects 80% of students achieved at least a Grade 4 in both English and Maths in 2025 Academic Sixth Form, with highly aspirational students who want to learn Fantastic students who are motivated, hardworking, and whose behaviour is exemplary Fantastic team of staff, who are collaborative, open, and supportive of the students and each other Over-subscribed with waiting lists in all year group

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the enclosed application form giving names of three

professional

referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent headteacher if applicable).

Please do not use an application form from elsewhere

. Please ensure you complete your entire job history on the application form with no gaps in employment, even if you enclose a CV. Please explain any gaps in employment. You are also asked to include a supporting letter outlining your relevant experiences for the post and how you would see yourself developing the role. Send your application by email to headspa@stromeros.co.uk

The closing date for applications is Midday on Monday, 20

th

October 2025.

Interviews will take place on Thursday, 23rd October 2025

Further Information

St Oscar Romero School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to headspa@stromeros.co.uk



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01903 241368

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Job Reference: SCHO01143