Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
Higham Lane School, part of the Central England Academy Trust is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) to start September 2025.
Applications are invited from suitably-qualified, experienced and enthusiastic teachers to teach English at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Experience of teaching A-level English Language and/or English Literature would also be desirable, but this is not essential and would not prevent suitable candidates from being shortlisted, if they meet the person specification.
At Higham Lane, our staff are our most precious resource. We are committed to offering you:
- excellent continuous professional development
- reduced workload
- behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn
- a range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing
- free, onsite parking
- subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
- a Gym Membership Scheme
- a Cycle to Work Scheme
- free lunch for duty staff
- an Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
- an Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials
General Duties and Responsibilities
The expectations and duties of a Standard Scale Teacher at Higham Lane School are set out in the national Teachers’ Standards, which can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teachers-standards
Pastoral responsibilities will include form tutor duties such as registration, monitoring progress and behaviour, checking uniform and student organisers and reporting and liaison with other staff as necessary. The teacher of English will take responsibility for providing secure:
- High-quality teaching and subject knowledge of English
- A coherently planned and sequenced knowledge curriculum in English
- Improved standards of learning and achievement for all pupils
- Consistent use of assessment
- Effective use of resources
How to apply
Please apply by clicking https://centralenglandacademytrust.faceed.co.uk/vacancies Alternatively please visit our school website (www.highamlaneschool.co.uk) and click on ‘Job Vacancies’. The deadline is 9am on Wednesday 4th June 2025. Interviews are likely to take place on Monday 9th June 2025 but are subject to change.
If you would like to have a chat about this post or arrange an informal visit to see our school, please contact Kally Somel, Subject Leader for English, on 024 7638 8123.
Please note that the school reserves the right to close the application process early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.