Teacher of English (maternity leave cover)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Onsite parking

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Trinity Academy in the English department is seeking a part-time Teacher of English to cover maternity leave from January 2027. The role will involve teaching English in an outstanding department within a free school run by Amplify Education.

QTS is required and safeguarding responsibilities are a core part of the post, with a commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people and ensuring high standards of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status (QTS) required.

Responsibilities

• Teach English in the school's English department from January 2027
• Ensure and deliver effective safeguarding
• Promote the welfare of children and young people

Skills

Exceptional teaching

Pedagogical passion

Care for youth

Education

QTS

Job description

Teacher of English to cover maternity leave in the English department at Trinity Academy, a free school run by Amplify Education, a multi-academy trust of 22 schools. The core of the work is teaching English in a department the advert describes as outstanding, with the post carrying safeguarding responsibilities. The post is part-time at 0.6, working Tuesday to Thursday, from January 2027. QTS is required.

What the job involves

• Teach English in the school's English department from January 2027
• Ensure and deliver effective safeguarding
• Promote the welfare of children and young people

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Skills & knowledge

• Exceptional teaching skills, gained through career or personal experience
• Passion for pedagogy
• Care deeply for young people

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, with periodic re-checks
• Declaration of all convictions and cautions before interview, as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
• Online profile and social media account details, with online searches on shortlisted candidates

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What’s offered

• Continuing professional and leadership development
• Employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme and eyesight test vouchers
• Onsite parking or access via public transport
• Flexible working supported and enhanced family-friendly policies
• Automatic enrolment in the Teacher's Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund
• Weekly coaching and weekly department co-planning
• Schemes of work fully resourced