English Teacher

English Teacher (Maternity Cover) – Stockport Secondary School

We are excited to offer a rewarding maternity cover position for a skilled and enthusiastic English teacher at a successful secondary school in Stockport. This fixed-term role, starting September 2025, is ideal for a teacher who thrives in a supportive environment and wants to make a meaningful impact in students’ literacy and communication skills.

You will be responsible for teaching English across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, preparing students for GCSE examinations while fostering a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and differentiated English lessons covering literature, language, and creative writing

• Plan schemes of work that meet the diverse needs of learners, including those with SEND or EAL

• Use a variety of assessment tools to monitor progress and inform teaching strategies

• Encourage and develop independent reading and analytical skills through class discussions and activities

• Collaborate with the English department to support cross-curricular literacy initiatives

• Participate in departmental meetings, staff training, and school-wide events

• Support exam preparation and revision sessions, ensuring students are confident and well-prepared

What you can expect from the school:

• A welcoming, inclusive environment with a clear focus on student achievement and wellbeing

• Access to strong pastoral support and behaviour management systems

• A dedicated and friendly English team who share resources and plan collaboratively

• Ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to your career goals

• Opportunities to lead or contribute to extracurricular activities such as drama clubs or school productions

• Supportive leadership committed to staff development and work-life balance

Ideal candidate profile:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a passion for English language and literature

• Experience teaching at KS3 and KS4, preferably with GCSE exam preparation

• Strong classroom management and the ability to engage a wide range of learners

• Creativity in lesson planning and the ability to inspire a love of language and literature

• Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude

• Flexibility and resilience to adapt to the demands of a maternity cover role

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your teaching practice in a well-regarded school with a supportive environment. Join us to inspire students and help them achieve their full potential in English.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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