English Teacher - Maternity Cover - Full Time

Greenbank High School, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2LT

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main and UPS range

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed teacher to join the English and Communication faculty which consists of English, drama and film studies.

The English department is highly-successful, well resourced and strives to make the subject interesting and relevant for all our pupils.

The faculty currently consists of both full and part-time experienced specialist teaching staff. At present Year 7 and 8 are taught in mixed ability groups and start their GCSE courses in Year 9.

If you're ready to make a lasting impact and grow your career in a forward-thinking educational environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The faculty has a strong collaborative ethos, is very supportive with well-planned schemes of learning and resources. You will be supported by the Director of Learning for the faculty who will work with the appointee to support their development.

What the school offers its staff

It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to Greenbank High School, a high achieving, all girls school.

Would you like to join a well-established and successful team in a consistently high performing, oversubscribed, 11-16 school that focuses on each child as an individual whilst fostering a sense of belonging to a rich and diverse community?

Greenbank High School is committed to supporting every child to develop to their full academic potential whilst experiencing a wide and exciting range of opportunities to equip them with the skill set for a successful future as rounded, mature and confident members of modern British society.

As a school and a member of Southport Learning Trust we are determined to inspire our students through learning both inside and outside the classroom, care for individual pastoral needs and achieve the highest academic standards.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Copy of Copy of Copy of Recruitment Pack - TEACHER OF ENGLISH FT MAT - GREENBANK (2).pdf - 3.64 MB (opens in new tab)

About Greenbank High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1034 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Greenbank High School website
• Email address: recruitment@greenbankhigh.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greenbank-high-school-southport

Greenbank High School is a high-achieving, all girls academy and trust the information provided will enable you to make a decision about your suitability to join our journey and provide a world class education. As a school and a member of Southport Learning Trust we are determined to inspire our students through learning both inside and outside the classroom, care for individual pastoral needs and achieve the highest academic standards

Arranging a visit to Greenbank High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@greenbankhigh.co.uk.

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