Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916.00 - 51,048.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
19/06/2026 09:00
Interview
Week commencing 22/06/2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
MPS - UPS
Department
Teaching
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.140
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required: September 2026

Salary: MPS - UPS

Hours: 1 FTE

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: St Patrick’s Catholic College, Baysdale Road, Thornaby, TS17 9DE


Our school is committed to striving for excellence in all aspects of school life and nurturing links with the parish and the wider community.  The school seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher of English. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and very successful team working in a school with excellent facilities and very high academic standards. 


St Patrick’s Catholic College is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools, and two vibrant Sixth Form Colleges. With more than 12,300 students and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK.  


St Patrick’s is at the heart of the community and it is the positive, caring attitude of all members of our school community that creates the unique nature of the college.  The quality of the education we provide reflects an ethos that affords equal opportunities to all, regardless of faith, race or gender.  We are a school with high expectations and aspirations for all pupils and we celebrate our commitment to inclusion.  


We are looking for a teacher who has:


  • A passion for providing the best possible education for all students 
  • A commitment to maximising achievement through excellence in teaching and learning
  • A strong commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school and the promotion of Christian values 
  • A commitment to continual improvement 
  • The ability to inspire students and promote a sense of enjoyment of learning
  • An eagerness to be involved with extracurricular activities in order to enhance the lives of the whole school community


Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026, 9am

Interviews: Week commencing 22nd June 2026




Skills

Experience

11-16 experienceessential

Personal Attributes

Excellent subject knowledgeessential
Outstanding classroom practitioneressential
Understanding and knowledge of the KS3 and KS4 Curriculum requirementsessential
Adaptable, creative and dynamic subject specialistessential
Ability to use a variety of strategies in order to achieve high levels of achievementessential
Ability to motivate pupilsessential
Ability to initiate projects to achieve specific objectives and complete tasks successfullyessential
Able to develop positive relationships for learning with both staff and pupils essential
An effective organiser of time and resourcesessential
ICT literate essential
Passionate about teaching and learningessential
‘Team player’ who is highly self-motivated essential
Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiencesessential
Ability to exercise authorityessential
Adaptable, reliable and committedessential
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationshipsessential
Creative and innovative approachessential
Ability to embrace and promote changeessential
Excellent organisational skills - effective organiser of time and resourcesessential
A committed, enthusiastic and hardworking dispositionessential
A caring and sensitive attitude towards pupils and parents essential
High expectations of pupils’ achievementsessential
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupilsessential
A commitment to uphold and actively support the Catholic ethos of the School essential
Ability to use own initiative
Vision to promote effective learning in exciting and innovative ways
Dedication to raising standards and securing achievement
Participate in the extracurricular life of the School
Contribute to wider Trust/School developments

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Honours Degree in an appropriate disciplineessential

St Patrick's College

Wendy Kendal

kendal.w@npcat.org.uk

Baysdale Road
Stockton-on-Tees
Thornaby
TS17 9DE
Wendy Kendal
kendal.w@npcat.org.uk

Safeguarding Information

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.