Teacher of English - Maternity Cover - John Taylor High School

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Job summary

A progressive education trust in the UK is seeking a Teacher of English for maternity cover. The position is full-time, covering Key Stages 3/4 and 5. The trust values educational excellence and offers support for new teachers. Applicants are encouraged to apply through the recruitment email provided, with a closing date of October 7, 2025.

Benefits

Supportive Trust environment

Comprehensive support for new teachers

Competitive salary in the MS1 – UPS3 scale

Qualifications

• Qualified English teacher with experience in Key Stages 3–5 preferred; ECTs welcome to apply.
• Passion for the subject and ability to engage students of diverse abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English to Key Stages 3/4 and 5.
• Help develop English across the school and support a positive teaching and learning environment.

Skills

Qualified English teacher

Ability to engage students of diverse abilities

Job description

Overview

Teacher of English – Maternity Cover – Fixed Term Maternity Cover, Full-Time, Whole Year
Required from: 05/01/2026 – 12 Months Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Salary: MS1 – UPS3: £32,916 – £51,048 per annum

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint an English Teacher to cover maternity leave within the department.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver English to Key Stages 3/4 and 5. They will have a passion for the subject and be interested in helping develop English across the school. ECTs are welcome to apply for this position and will receive excellent support.

John Taylor High School prides itself on its results and reputation for excellence. As a successful Teaching School hub, SCITT and Research School, John Taylor High School prides itself on being able to offer a wealth of developmental and leadership opportunities for staff.

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English to Key Stages 3/4 and 5.
• Help develop English across the school and support a positive teaching and learning environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified English teacher with experience in Key Stages 3–5 preferred; ECTs welcome to apply.
• Passion for the subject and ability to engage students of diverse abilities.

What we offer

• Supportive, progressive Trust environment with opportunities for development and leadership.
• Comprehensive support for new teachers and graduates (ECTs).
• Competitive salary in the MS1 – UPS3 scale.

How to apply

If you want to discuss this role, or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Letren, by emailing [e-mail] or telephoning 01283 247800.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail]. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Important information

Closing date: Tuesday 7th October 2025 at 12pm

Selection/Interview: Monday 13th October 2025

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.

John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.

Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.