English Teacher - Maternity Cover - January 2026

Veritas Education Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is looking for an English Teacher to provide maternity cover in Preston. The role requires delivering high-quality lessons across KS3 and KS4, fostering a positive learning environment. Candidates must hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification and have experience teaching English at the secondary level. The successful applicant will join a supportive department that values staff wellbeing and student progress, with excellent resources available.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Excellent departmental resources

Welcoming and collaborative staff environment

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching English at secondary level.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• A commitment to raising attainment and inspiring young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Foster a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Join a supportive department within a well-resourced school.

Skills

Classroom management

Teaching English at secondary level

Inspiring young people

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

English Teacher - Maternity Cover

Location: Preston
Start Date: 5th January
Contract: Until the end of the academic year
Agency: Veritas Education (Exclusive Partner)

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality English lessons across KS3 and KS4, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. You will be joining a supportive department within a well-resourced school that places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and student progress.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience teaching English at secondary level
• Strong classroom management skills
• A commitment to raising attainment and inspiring young people

What the School Offers

Supportive leadership team
Excellent departmental resources
Welcoming and collaborative staff environment

Application Requirements

• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Disclaimer

Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community