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English Teacher - Maternity Cover x 2

The Vyne Community School, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5PB

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 April 2026

• Closing date

  13 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a talented and dynamic practitioner? Are you passionate about teaching and learning and student progress? Do you value your own professional development?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a strong and progressive English team in a rapidly improving and happy school. We are seeking an individual, who will have the drive, commitment and ambition to ensure that each student receives a world class learning experience in their English education. You will be passionate about English and committed to securing excellent outcomes for children of all abilities.We have a highly committed staff who thrive in an inclusive culture focused on high quality teaching and learning. Our most recent Ofsted inspection was very successful. The Vyne is a Good school with Good behaviour and Attendance and Outstanding Personal Development and Welfare.

We are keen to hear from you if you:

• Have an excellent track-record as a teacher of English
• Are passionate about your subject and are focussed on supporting excellent progress
• Are outward looking and keep informed of current educational research and best practice in English
• Are flexible and adaptable
• Are ambitious, hard-working and a team player
• Believe in a “no-excuses” culture

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you the following:

• To join a highly committed and dedicated staff.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to develop you throughout your career.
• Students who love their school, are ambitious and want to learn
• Excellent facilities and a dedicated department team with great results

Please email Mrs Helen Hall, the Personnel Officer at h.hall@vyne.hants.sch.uk for further details

or call The Vyne School on 01256 473003. The Headteacher, Mrs Nicola Pearce, encourages visits from interested candidates to share her vision for the school. Please contact her at n.pearce@vyne.hants.sch.uk or on 01256 473003 to arrange a visit.

Closing date for applications: Friday 13th February 2026

Interview date: Week commencing: Monday 23rd February 2026

The Vyne School reserves the right to interview earlier should suitable candidates apply.

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

The Vyne Community School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Vyne Community School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 746 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Vyne Community School website
• Email address: h.hall@vyne.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01256473003
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-vyne-community-school

Arranging a visit to The Vyne Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.hall@vyne.hants.sch.uk.

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