Inspiring English Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Cornwall Council Jobs and Careers; Penzance; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mounts Bay Academy in Penzance is seeking a passionate English teacher to join the English team on a full-time, fixed-term basis from 2 December to cover a maternity leave. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons, foster a love of reading and language, and contribute to a department central to school life.

We welcome applicants who are committed to high standards, collaboration, and ongoing professional development within a supportive, improvement‑focused school community.

Qualifications

• Has a passion for English and a commitment to high-quality teaching.
• High expectations of student achievement, behaviour and engagement.
• Inspire and challenge students across the secondary age range.
• Collaborates with colleagues and values teamwork.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and improvement.
• Shares ambition to provide the best opportunities for every student.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and ambitious English lessons.
• Inspire students to develop a love of reading, writing and language.
• Contribute positively to the English department and school community.
• Work within a supportive, improvement-focused team.
• Comply with safeguarding requirements and DBS checks.

Skills

Passion for English

High expectations

Inspire across secondary age range

Collaborative team player

Professional development

Ambition for student opportunities

Job description

Mounts Bay Academy in Penzance is seeking a passionate English teacher to join the English team on a full-time, fixed-term basis from 2 December to cover a maternity leave. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons, foster a love of reading and language, and contribute to a department central to school life.

We welcome applicants who are committed to high standards, collaboration, and ongoing professional development within a supportive, improvement‑focused school community.