KS3-4 English Teacher – Maternity Cover (Full-Time)

Tradewind Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Daily pay

Free professional development

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Full-time maternity cover

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an English Teacher for a Wirral secondary school on a maternity cover basis, starting January or February 2027. You will teach English across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging Language and Literature lessons and supporting GCSE preparation.

The role requires a qualified English specialist with strong subject knowledge, capable of planning challenging lessons and managing diverse classrooms.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching English across KS3 and KS4.
• Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature.
• Confident delivering GCSE English content.
• Ability to plan engaging and appropriately challenging lessons.
• Demonstrated effective classroom and behaviour management.
• Understanding of assessment and constructive feedback.
• Ability to differentiate teaching for varying learning needs.
• Available full-time from January or February 2027.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English Language and Literature lessons across KS3/KS4.
• Support GCSE preparation and examination readiness.
• Develop reading, writing, comprehension and analytical skills.
• Teach a range of literary texts and language topics.
• Plan lessons that challenge learners of different abilities.
• Assess pupil progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain positive classroom behaviour and routines.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the English department.
• Ensure continuity of learning during the maternity cover.

Skills

QTS or equivalent qualification

Experience teaching English KS3 KS4

Strong knowledge English Language & L迚

GCSE English content delivery

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Assessment & feedback

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an English Teacher for a Wirral secondary school on a maternity cover basis, starting January or February 2027. You will teach English across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging Language and Literature lessons and supporting GCSE preparation.

The role requires a qualified English specialist with strong subject knowledge, capable of planning challenging lessons and managing diverse classrooms.