Recruitment Pack
SALISBURY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
Your child at our heart
KS2 and KS3 English Teacher
RECRUITMENT PACK
About Salisbury Cathedral School
Salisbury Cathedral School (SCS) is a wonderful school with an enviable reputation in the area for providing children with a nurturing, varied and enriching education in the most beautiful environment, surrounded by woodland and nestled under the sheltering presence of Salisbury Cathedral.
We hold your child at our heart and seek to make every day a wonderful opportunity to explore curiously, connect meaningfully and live vibrantly. We support everyone in our community to embrace opportunity and each new day is approached with energy, gratitude and an exciting sense of possibility. We encourage our children to be curious, creative and caring; to hold a wonder about the world around them and to be ambitious for themselves and for others.
Our vibrant learning culture gives children extensive opportunities to discover and develop their talents in academic fields, in sport, in the creative and performing arts, and in the wider community. The breadth of timetabled and extracurricular opportunities we offer rivals many larger schools and our dedicated team delivers the highest quality teaching, inspiring our pupils to bring the best in everything they do.
Our staff are known for their energy and commitment, each day striving to achieve the highest educational outcomes and bringing out the best in each child. Our personalised learning approach and ethos of always giving of your best ensures our pupils have the strongest start in life. We pride ourselves on the close relationships we build with each of our pupils and their families. We get to know their strengths, we are by their side through their struggles, we celebrate their achievements and we support them in their transition to exciting futures.
We believe that every child has something valuable to offer and that in our setting, guided by expert staff, we can find and nurture a child’s gift and give each child the confidence to tackle life’s challenges with spirit and determination. Based on their achievements at SCS, our pupils earn places at a variety of senior schools, often with generous scholarships.
Staff
At SCS, we look for energetic, ambitious and skilled people to work in our School. We expect our staff to play a full and positive part in the life of the School, and to contribute to the co-curricular programme. Teaching staff ensure good communication with parents, including the writing of reports; work together to create and deliver excellent schemes of work; and fulfil cover and other duties both within and after the school day.
All members of staff at SCS are expected to be fully supportive of the aims and ethos of our school and to share pastoral responsibility. They work towards encouraging each pupil to have the chance to develop to their full potential. Each staff member is expected to put children first and value each child highly, treating every pupil in a respectful and professional manner. Staff should support the school in its intention to celebrate progress and achievement, fostering a love of learning amongst pupils.
All those employed at SCS work to provide a positive environment where all children are provided with an extensive and balanced learning opportunity. Staff members ensure they are inclusive of all pupils and promote the educational, emotional, physical, social and spiritual development and wellbeing of our children.
Job Description
Position: KS2 and KS3 English Teacher
Contract: Permanent, 0.6 FTE Part-Time Contract Responsible to: Deputy Head Academic
Hours: The role will be delivered across four days per week. The current postholder works all day on Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday morning and Thursday morning. We anticipate a similar working pattern for the successful candidate, although there may be some flexibility regarding days and hours
Salary: SCS Scale at the point appropriate for your qualifications & experience
Start Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026st
Are you an enthusiastic, dynamic and engaging teacher with the ability to meet the needs of our Key Stage 2 and 3 learners?
Salisbury Cathedral School is looking for a first-class Key Stage 2 and 3 English teacher.
Nestled in the heart of the cathedral close in Salisbury, our school is surrounded by idyllic woodlands and has access to all the school's beautiful grounds and facilities – the perfect place for taking learning outdoors, building on our vision for teaching and learning to be active, engaging and not just classroom based!
The successful candidate will join a happy and thriving community. At SCS, we have a genuine team spirit and every single person is uniquely valued for who they are and what they bring to our community.
Blending tradition, informality and innovation, we work hard to offer a vibrant and stimulating professional environment.
This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment at any time, after consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks, but sets out the main expectations of Salisbury Cathedral School in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties.
Job Overview:
English is taught by class teachers in the lower parts of the School and by specialist subject teachers in Years 6–8. Teachers work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive an outstanding education through excellent teaching, effective pedagogy and strong professional teamwork.
At Salisbury Cathedral School, we have high expectations of both pupils and staff and are committed to providing a supportive, nurturing and aspirational environment in which children flourish academically and personally.
We are dedicated to fostering pupils’ enjoyment and understanding of English, inspiring a lifelong love of reading and literature. The School has a strong record of preparing pupils successfully for entry to their chosen senior schools, including scholarship success.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, skilled and innovative teacher to join a thriving and collaborative school community and make a meaningful contribution to the academic and wider life of the School.
Responsibilities and Key Duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Foster a love of English, reading and literature across Key Stages 2 and 3.
Prepare senior pupils effectively for entry to their chosen senior schools, including Common Entrance, 11+ and scholarship pathways where appropriate.
Deliver engaging, inspiring and inclusive lessons that challenge and support pupils to achieve their full potential.
Create stimulating and purposeful learning environments that encourage curiosity, independence and academic progress.
Work closely with the Head of Department to review, develop and maintain relevant schemes of work.
Keep abreast of developments within English teaching and learning, maintaining professional links with relevant associations, examination boards and schools.
Contribute to departmental discussions regarding curriculum development, syllabuses and schemes of work.
Participate in the setting, marking and moderation of internal assessments and examinations.
Promote effective and innovative teaching and learning strategies, including the creative use of resources and educational technologies.
Monitor, assess, record and report on pupils’ progress in accordance with School policies.
Maintain high standards of behaviour, safeguarding, health and safety, promoting the School’s values and expectations both in and beyond the classroom.
Keep appropriate lesson plans, records and assessment data.
Work closely with the SENCo to implement appropriate stretch and support interventions, ensuring pupils with additional learning needs make strong progress.
Build effective professional relationships with colleagues and liaise collaboratively across departments as required.
Contribute to the School’s weekly duty rota.
Take an active role in the extra-curricular life of the School and contribute positively to the wider pupil experience.
Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and respect for the confidential and trusted nature of the role.
All school staff are expected to:
Support and contribute to the School’s vision and strategic priorities as outlined in the School Development Plan.
Share responsibility for the pastoral care, wellbeing and discipline of pupils across the School.
Carry out responsibilities with professionalism, initiative and enthusiasm, recognising the distinctive nature of Salisbury Cathedral School as a preparatory and pre-prep, boarding and day school, and choir school.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, supporting effective practice and contributing positively to school improvement.
Promote the caring ethos and Christian foundation of the School through positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community.
Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy.
Work within the School’s Health and Safety Policy to ensure a safe environment for pupils, colleagues and visitors.
Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
Be approachable, professional and responsive in communications with parents and attend meetings as appropriate.
Engage actively in the School’s performance review and professional development processes.
Adhere to all School policies, including those set out in employment and staff handbooks.
Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the purpose and responsibilities of the role.
Essential Person Specification:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Experience of teaching English at Key Stage 2 and/or Key Stage 3.
A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching and school life.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
A genuine enthusiasm for working with children and supporting their development.
The ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
A positive and proactive approach to maintaining a purposeful and engaging learning environment.
Desirable Person Specification:
It would be advantageous for candidates to have:
Experience of teaching in an independent preparatory school setting.
Experience of preparing pupils for Common Entrance, 11+ assessments and scholarship examinations.
A full driving licence and willingness to drive a school minibus.
A good sense of humour and a positive, collegial approach to school life.
What can we offer you?
Salary: SCS Scale at the point appropriate for your qualifications and experience.
A comprehensive induction programme and ongoing support.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme through Education Support.
A cycle to work scheme and with Edenred.
A childcare voucher scheme via salary sacrifice.
Complimentary lunch provided during term time.
Free on site parking.
Teachers will be automatically enrolled in our Royal London pension scheme.
Staff are entitled to up to 50% discount on their children's school fees.
How to Apply
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply for this post, please complete the application form on the TES website.
Closing Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026th
Interviews: Week commencing 29 June 2026th
For any queries, please speak to: Mrs Charli Hilliard, HR Administrator: 01722 555318 or hr@salisburycathedralschool.com
Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the application form in full. CVs will not be accepted in substitution for completed application forms.
Candidates should be aware that all posts in the School involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding children, although the extent of that responsibility will vary according to the nature of the post. Accordingly this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at the appropriate level for the post.
Salisbury Cathedral School will seek references on shortlisted candidates prior to interview and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications.
If candidates are currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, their current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences, including disciplinary offences relating to children or young persons (whether the disciplinary sanction is current or time expired), and whether they have been the subject of any child protection allegations or concerns and, if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If they are not currently working with children but have done so in the past, that previous employer will be asked about those issues. Where neither their current nor previous employment has involved working with children, their current employer will still be asked about their suitability to work with children, although the employer may, where appropriate, answer ‘not applicable’ if their duties have not brought them into contact with children or young persons.
Candidates should be aware that provision of false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal if they have already been selected, as well as possible referral to the police and/or DCSF Children’s Safeguarding Operation Unit.
For candidates invited to interview
Interviews will be conducted in person and the areas explored will include suitability to work with children. Further details of specific interview content will be sent to selected candidates ahead of interview dates.
All candidates invited to interview must bring documents confirming any educational and professional qualifications that are necessary or relevant for the post (e.g. the original or certified copy of certificates, diplomas etc.) Where originals or certified copies are not available for the successful candidate, written confirmation of the relevant qualifications must be obtained from the awarding body.
All candidates invited to interview must also bring with them:
Photographic proof of ID (driving licence or passport)
Proof of right to work in the UK (passport, or a full UK birth/adoption certificate, together with an official document giving their permanent National Insurance number)
A utility bill or financial statement showing the candidate’s current name and address and dated within the last three months
Where appropriate any documentation evidencing a change of name
Please note that originals of the above are necessary.
Photocopies or certified copies will not be sufficient.
Conditional Offers to successful candidates
Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon:
Receipt of at least two satisfactory references (if these have not already been received)
Verification of identity and qualifications
A satisfactory DBS check
Verification of professional status such as GTC registration,
QTS Status (where required)
Where the successful candidate has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years, such checks and confirmations as the school may require in accordance with statutory guidance
Verification of medical fitness in accordance with DCFS Circular 4/99 Physical and Mental Fitness to Teach of Teachers and Entrants to Initial Teacher Training
Satisfactory completion of the probationary period
Warning
Where a candidate is found to be on the DfE Barred List/List 99 or the Protection of Children Act List, or the DBS disclosure shows they have been disqualified from working with children by a Court; or found to have provided false information in, or in support of, their application; or the subject of serious expressions of concern as to their suitability to work with children; the facts will be reported to the Police and/or the DfE Children’s Safeguarding Operation Unit.
Safeguarding
Salisbury Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We recognise that keeping children and young people safe is paramount. Preventing those who might wish to harm or abuse children from engaging in any area of responsibility at Salisbury Cathedral School, whether paid or voluntary, is a top priority. The whole School community is expected to share this commitment.
We realise that all staff, whether paid or voluntary, have a duty to keep young people safe and to protect them from sexual, physical or emotional harm. Children have the right to be safe and to be treated with respect and dignity. Therefore, trusted adults are expected to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils and adopt a child-centred approach considering, at all times, the best interests of the child. Failure to do so may be regarded as professional neglect.
Equal Opportunities
Salisbury Cathedral School is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all people who work and study at the School. We respect and value the diversity of our staff and pupils.
We seek to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community at large, as we value the individual contributions of all people. We will treat all employees with respect and dignity and provide a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment or victimisation.
We will not tolerate any form of behaviour or activity that discriminates on the grounds of gender, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, religious belief, ethnicity, age, disability and unrelated criminal convictions.
SALISBURY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
Your child at our heart
Salisbury Cathedral School, 1 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EQ. www.salisburycathedralschool.com