Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

King Ecgbert School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated teacher of English for maternity cover. The role involves teaching across key stages 3, 4, and 5, as well as A Level Media Studies. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to academic excellence and the ability to engage students from varied backgrounds. This role promises a collaborative environment focused on fostering high educational outcomes within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and committed to teaching English and Media Studies.
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly on new content.
• Ability to achieve high academic outcomes for students.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across key stages 3, 4, and 5.
• Deliver lessons that meet A Level Media Studies specifications.
• Collaborate with the team to drive pupils' educational outcomes.

Skills

Experience Working With Students

Classroom Management

Behavior Management

Lesson Planning

Curriculum Development

Writing Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Salary Teachers pay scales

Contract term 1.0FTE temporary maternity cover

Start date February 2026

Closing date Midnight Sunday 7 December 2025

Mercia Learning Trust

Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south-west of Sheffield. Established in 2012 with one secondary school our trust has grown to serving over 5000 pupils with 650 staff.

Why do we exist

To empower everyone in our communities especially the most disadvantaged to succeed.

How do we behave

We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.

We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.

We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.

What do we do

We run schools that focus on academic excellence cultural capital and the development of character.

How will we succeed

A culture of excellence high standards shaped by clarity not control.

Academic focus empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.

Purposeful collaboration relationships built on trust reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.

Our staff are a crucial part of our trust just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting training retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.

King Ecgbert School

King Ecgbert School is a highly successful school at the heart of Mercia Learning Trust. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional quality of education to learners from all backgrounds aged 11-18.

Our school is exceptionally strong - rated outstanding by Ofsted and has academic results that are consistently well above average.

This is a truly comprehensive school serving both disadvantaged and highly affluent communities. We are committed to providing outstanding education for all in a safe happy and positive learning environment.

The role

We are seeking a highly skilled and talented teacher of English to join our team on a maternity cover. Passionate about English you will share our desire to drive outcomes and ensure we offer the best available opportunities for pupils.

We are ambitious for all which is reflected in our academically rigorous curriculum. You will be responsible for teaching pupils across key stage 3 4 and 5.

The candidate

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable and committed to the role and able to support the team in the delivery of English up to A Level. The candidate will have to teach A level Media Studies. If they have no experience of teaching it they must be willing to get up to speed on content and specification (Eduqas) and plan lessons.

Key Skills

• Experience Working With Students
• Classroom Management
• Behavior Management
• Classroom Experience
• Lesson Planning
• Adult Education
• Teaching
• Tutoring
• Curriculum Development
• Cordova
• Experience with Children
• Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1