Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

inploi; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant and caring school in Rochdale is seeking an English teacher for a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspiring students in Key Stage 3 and 4, fostering a passion for English, and ensuring outstanding academic progress. The role requires a commitment to continuous improvement and best practices in education. The position offers competitive pay and additional perks, including gym access and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free access to onsite gym

Additional PPA hours

Free lunches available

Simply Health membership benefits

Qualifications

• Inspirational classroom practitioner with strong commitment to student success.
• Ability to deliver engaging English lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Maintain high standards of teaching and student behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to students in Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Ensure students achieve outstanding progress.
• Keep up to date with best practice in teaching.

Skills

Passion for English

Classroom management

Commitment to student development

Education

Qualified teacher status

Relevant degree

Job description

Grade: Mainscale Upper Pay Scale

Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months

Hours: Full time

Working Pattern: Full time

Actual Salary: £32,916 - £51,048

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Thank you for your interest in working at Hollingworth Academy; we are a vibrant and caring school in Milnrow, Rochdale.

Why Choose Hollingworth Academy?

• Voted ‘Most Inspirational School in Rochdale’ in 2024, and the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire with ‘World Class Schools’ status.
• Conveniently located just off the M62, we offer an easy commute from Stockport, Central Manchester, Leeds, Blackburn, Warrington, and Burnley all within 40 minutes or less.
• We value our staff and provide time off for important family events, such as school nativity plays and first days at school etc.
• Our department prides itself on its staff retention and staff development. External positions in this department are rare this is your chance to join a truly outstanding team.
• Free access to our onsite gym.
• Free Simply Health membership that includes money off prescriptions, dental check-ups, physiotherapy, opticians, and GP appointments.
• 20 additional PPA hours per year beyond government guidelines.
• Opportunity for free lunches available
• Work in an environment where Ofsted say that our students are ‘proud to attend this school’ and ‘can learn in lessons without disruption’. With a ‘behaviour system which allows [leaders] to respond to any uncommon instances of students’ poor behaviour rapidly’.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for English and a strong commitment to making a difference to the lives of our students. We require an inspirational classroom practitioner who will ensure that our students make outstanding progress across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. We want someone who strives for excellence, is keen to keep up to date with best practice and has a drive for continuous improvement to join our ambitious and supportive team.

Hours

Full Time
Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)
Contract: This is a fixed term contract to cover a colleague’s maternity leave.

About Hollingworth Academy

Hollingworth Academy is part of the Hollingworth Learning Trust. The Trust’s core purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of its children. Its role, as a sponsor of the academy, is to provide the support, challenge, expertise, and resources necessary to significantly improve the provision for education.

In 2023, Hollingworth Academy was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark; the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire out of 463 to achieve this world class status.

Here at Hollingworth Academy, we believe that everyone excels every day. This ethos is built on our core values of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and RESILIENCE and these values are at the heart of everything we do. We want considerate and confident young adults who are respected within their community, capable of successfully entering further education, employment, and training. We will always have the highest expectations for all of our students, as their success is our success. We are extremely proud of our students and their achievements. Indeed, visitors frequently comment that they are confident, respectful, thoughtful, and articulate young people.

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit us during the school day to experience our ‘high expectations’ first-hand. To arrange a visit please contact us at [e-mail]

Start date

January 2026
Closing date: 11.59pm Wednesday 10th December 2025
Interviews: To be confirmed

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation. Completed applications should be sent to [e-mail] by the closing date.

Safeguarding and background checks

Hollingworth Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure and all other pre-employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment practices.

Hollingworth Academy operates a Smoke Free Policy for all its employees and applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building which is wholly owned, leased, or operated and occupied by the academy.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.