English Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Warrington; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks a full-time English Teacher to cover maternity leave at a well-regarded secondary school in Warrington. This role, starting in September 2025, offers a fixed-term 12-month contract with a salary in line with the teacher pay scale and benefits, including a £200 Golden Handshake for the initial days worked.

Benefits

£200 Golden Handshake

Free child protection training

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic practitioner with experience in teaching English.
• Ability to plan and mark lessons effectively.
• Commitment to improving literacy standards in school.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for a teaching timetable, including planning and marking.
• Deliver engaging lessons that challenge students.
• Contribute to departmental planning and best practices.

Skills

Engagement

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant degree in English

Job description

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A full-time English Teacher is required from September 2025 to cover a maternity leave at a well-regarded, mixed comprehensive Secondary School in Warrington.

This maternity position is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension depending on staffing needs.

• Start Date: September 2025
• Contract Type: Full-time maternity cover (12 months)
• Pay: In line with the teacher pay scale (MPS1–UPS3: £31,650 – £49,804, dependent on experience/responsibilities of the role)
• Teaching: Full English timetable across KS3 and KS4, up to GCSE
• Interviews: To be held in the summer term
• £200 Golden Handshake bonus when you complete your first 10 days through us (T&Cs apply)

The school welcomes applications from both experienced English teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs). The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic practitioner who can deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons, manage classroom behaviour effectively, and inspire students to exceed expectations in English Language and Literature.

The successful candidate will:

• Take full responsibility for a teaching timetable (including planning and marking)
• Contribute to departmental planning and collaborative best practice
• Deliver lessons that engage and challenge students of all abilities
• Be committed to raising standards in literacy across the school

“English & Literacy are, perhaps, the most important subjects of all. They touch every part of our everyday lives – from reading the football scores and opening the mail, to searching for information online.” – Deputy Headteacher

About the School:

• Located in central Warrington, with excellent public transport links and on-site parking
• A smaller-than-average secondary school with approximately 750 pupils on roll
• A high proportion of disadvantaged pupils, with a strong focus on inclusive support
• A welcoming and collaborative teaching environment, with supportive leadership

If you’re a passionate English teacher looking for your next opportunity in a supportive Warrington school, we’d love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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