Current Vacancies

The governors are seeking to appoint a nationally certified and/or experienced SENCO for September 2024. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional, an excellent classroom practitioner and have proven leadership skills. The successful candidate will lead the area through its next stage of development. They will have the skills and experience to take full advantage of the excellent facilities that are available in our new suite of rooms.

We are looking for professionals with:

· Experience of teaching and SEND support

· The ability to work with and motivate staff and pupils.

· High expectations of pupil engagement, attainment, and behaviour 

If you have the passion and drive to contribute to the future development of the Learning Support Department at St Mark's, we look forward to hearing from you.

In return, the school can offer:

· An established and comprehensive induction programme for new staff

· A strong commitment to your professional development and career management - excellent CPD and leadership development at all levels 

· A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured, and rewarded.

· A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all.

· A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory medical and enhanced DBS clearance and references.

Please telephone 01279 421267 for an application form and further details, or download it from our web site, www.st-marks.essex.sch.uk.

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.

Job start date: September 2024                                 Closing date: 17 May 2024

About St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School

St Mark’s is a successful, well-ordered, and caring Catholic school for approximately 1000 boys and girls aged from eleven to eighteen, situated in the heart of Harlow, Essex.

We are committed to the highest level of achievement for pupils of all abilities, and we recognise that there are no limits to a child’s potential.

Our school was rated “good” by Ofsted at our inspection of February 2023 and “outstanding” in our Section 48 Inspection in November 2018.

The Ofsted Inspection noted the care and support that the Learning Support Department gives to the pupils in the school. 

St Mark’s prides itself on its exam results at both GCSE and A level, as well as the number of awards, achievements, and accomplishments of our pupils in so many different aspects of their learning.