Teacher of English

TES FE News; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated Teacher of English for a part-time temporary maternity cover role at Handsworth Grange Community Sports College. The successful candidate will teach English, engage with students, and demonstrate strong classroom management skills. This position is suitable for newly qualified teachers and offers a supportive environment for professional development. The role is part-time at 26 hours per week and starts on 24 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold Qualified Teacher Status and be prepared to engage with students of varied backgrounds.
• Ability to plan and deliver effective lessons in English.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to diverse groups of students.
• Prepare and deliver engaging lessons.
• Assess and monitor student progress.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Overview

Post: Teacher of English

Location: Handsworth Grange Community Sports College

Pay scale: Teachers Main Pay Range MPR/UPR

Contract: Part time, Temporary maternity cover – 26 hours per week (0.8fte) term time

Start date: 24 November 2025

Suitable for NQTs: Yes

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of English to join our outstanding English Department at Handsworth Grange Community Sports College.

Candidates are encouraged to have an informal discussion about the role with Deputy Headteacher Kirk Burdett: [e-mail]

Closing Date and Interviews

The closing date is Friday 17 October 2025 at 09:00am. Interviews will take place on Thursday 23 October 2025

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.

Please note that only Minerva Learning Trust application forms will be accepted. The application form and information pack are available on the school website. Please provide telephone numbers and email addresses for yourself and referees.