English Teacher - Maternity

Woodfield Academy, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HH

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Summer term

• Closing date

  19 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 March 2026

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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 - Up to 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS (approximately £32,916 - £51,048)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• QTS (ECTs welcome)

• Strong knowledge of the English curriculum and effective teaching strategies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A team‑focused approach and a willingness to share ideas and learn from others

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive, motivated and welcoming staff team

• Pupils who are friendly, enthusiastic and keen to learn

• A strong commitment to your professional development and career progression

• Excellent facilities and resources to support high-quality teaching

• A culture that values creativity, collaboration and wellbeing

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.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate and motivated KS3 English Teacher who can bring creativity, energy and ambition to our English team. You will deliver high quality lessons, inspire a love of reading and writing, and help our pupils grow in confidence and skill.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to:

• Make a meaningful impact on pupils at a crucial stage in their development

• Join a collaborative, friendly and forward-thinking staff team

• Develop professionally in a school that invests in its people

• Contribute to a subject area that is central to our curriculum and culture

How to apply

Closing date: Thursday 19th March 2026

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 23rd March 2026

For further details or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Sharon Little, Headteacher's PA on recruitment@woodfield.bmat.co.uk

Please note:

• Only applications submitted on the school’s application form via the TES portal will be considered.
• CVs and open references will not be accepted.
• The successful candidate must meet the full person specification

Safeguarding

Woodfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.

Woodfield Academy is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Woodfield Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 570 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodfield Academy website
• Email address: townsendk@bmat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01527 527081
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodfield-academy

Woodfield Academy is a popular 5-form entry middle school with over 500 pupils on roll, aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.

Arranging a visit to Woodfield Academy

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

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