Teacher of English

Required for January 2027, or later, a well-qualified teacher of English to join an established, creative, committed and supportive team.  

This is a permanent post that offers an ideal opportunity to be part of an exciting school community where pupils enjoy a calm and respectful environment that helps them to study and learn. Pupils and staff are immensely proud to be part of the fantastic and supportive community here at Christ the King. We are a school with very low staff turnover due to the commitment of leaders to the staff workload/work life balance strategy that we have. Teachers can take their PPA time at home which provides staff with the quality time needed for planning and preparing great teaching.

The post would suit an ambitious teacher seeking a stimulating, supportive working environment. The teacher appointed will be an excellent practitioner, able to engage and challenge pupils to enable them to achieve their best. The successful candidate will ensure that the highest possible standards in the department are met and that all pupils reach their full potential.  The successful candidate must be able to: establish good relationships with pupils to inspire learning; promote interest in the subjects and ensure high achievement; be able to work well with colleagues in the department and across the school; have commitment and initiative and a ‘can do’ approach, willing to make a contribution to the Catholic life of the school and ensure all our pupils achieve the best possible outcomes.  

Christ the King Catholic High School is a mixed 11-19 school in Southport and we are a school community underpinned by Gospel values and principles.  It is our core purpose to prepare our young people for the exciting challenges and opportunities ahead.  Our curriculum inspires a lifelong passion for learning and equips our pupils with confidence, skills, and attitude to lead successful and fulfilling lives.

Closing date for all applications is midday on Tuesday 20^th October 2026. Successful candidates for interview will be informed that afternoon and interviews will take place on

Thursday 22^nd October 2026. The interview process will consist of a lesson observation, a lesson planning task and a panel interview.  Applications are required to be completed using the CES application form attached. Supporting statements, no more than two sides of A4, should address your suitability for the role.

Due to the nature of the work, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.  All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully-enhanced DBS.

For more information, please contact Miss Denner, Headteacher’s PA on (01704) 565121 or e-mail – dennern@christtheking-school.com