English Teacher - Maternity cover

Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education • Temporary • Leicestershire, United Kingdom • £160 - £250 / day • 1h ago

Start date: 24th August 2026
End date: May 2027
Full-time role
Teaching KS3 & KS4 English

We are working in partnership with an Ofsted 'Good' 11-16 secondary school in Leicestershire who are seeking an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher. This is a full-time job to start next academic year to provide maternity cover until May 2027. Due to this being a long-term job, full teaching responsibilities will be required, including planning and marking.

Job Description

Delivering engaging and creative English lessons.
Planning and preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments.
Monitoring student progress and providing feedback.
Contributing to the development of the department's curriculum.

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. ECT's welcome to apply.
Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
Recent experience teaching English at secondary school level.
Strong behaviour/classroom management.
Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members

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