Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
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Working Pattern:
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Advert Start Date:
07/10/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 19/10/2026 09:00
Salary:
£32,916 - £51,048 (MPS1 to UPS3)
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Eaglescliffe
Further Information
Job Title: Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
Location: Egglescliffe School and Sixth Form (Eaglescliffe)
Start Date: 1 January 2027
Actual Salary: £32,916 to £51,048 (MPS1 to UPS3)
Hours of Work: 1 FTE
Contract Type: Temporary (31st December 2027 or until the return of the current postholder from maternity leave)
Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday 19th October 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 21st October 2026
About the Role
From January 2027 we require an energetic, enthusiastic graduate to teach English across the age range of 11-18 to cover a period of maternity leave. The ability to teach either English Language or English Literature to A level is essential, the ability to teach a second subject would be advantageous. This is an opportunity for either an experienced teacher or an exceptional ECT to work within a flourishing team, led by an exceptional subject leader, in which relations between staff and students are excellent and results outstanding.
About Us
We are Spark Education Trust which currently consists of 11 Primary Schools and 4 Secondary Schools. The Spark Education Trust can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with collaborative schools that are passionate about the progress and development of every student.
What we have:
- A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
- Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
- An aspirational curriculum for all students
- A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
- Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
- Opportunities for career development
For further details on us as an organisation, please visit www.sparkeducationtrust.org.uk
For further information on the school, please visit www.egglescliffe.org.uk
How to Apply
Please make sure that the application form is completed and returned via email to vacancies@egglescliffe.org.uk, addressed to Mr N Gittins, Head of School, with a supporting statement of no longer than 500 words.
Please note that feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates, if you do not receive an invite to interview within 30 days of the advert’s closing date assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application for this post.
Safeguarding Notice
The Spark Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.
Egglescliffe School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding, for further information on the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please visit www.egglescliffe.org.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.