Second in Department for English - Blessed Hugh Faringdon

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required September 2026

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Second in Department for English to join our experienced team. The second in department will be responsible for KS3 alongside other key departmental duties.

What we are looking for:• A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students throughtheir passion for English• A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all• A team player who will work as second in department to continually evaluate and improve the quality of teaching and learning• An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.

What the school offers its staff

Why choose our school?• Join a highly successful English team that has an exceptional track record for training teachers• We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs• Small A level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5• £1,000 Golden Hello to welcome you to our team• A unique ethos due to our Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that we do

We offer an exciting, highly engaging, diverse, creative and innovative curriculum enriched with events and trips including theatre, Media and Enterprise events.

We teach the AQA Literature and Language course at GCSE and offer Media and Literature at A Level with students performing very well at both levels.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school - It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.

An application form can be downloaded from our website Vacancies - Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School.

You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.

Further information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons – Operations Assistant

Closing Date – 3 May 2026

Applications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received.

The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.