Teacher of English ECT - Maternity Cover

E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT

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• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  27 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (Actual) MPS1 - £32,916.00 - Fixed term Maternity

Teacher of English ECT - Maternity Cover job summary

Job Title: Teacher of English - ECT - Maternity Cover

E-ACT Royton & Crompton Academy| Honesty, Excellence, Aspiration

At E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy, we incorporate our core values of Honesty, Excellence, and Aspiration into everything we do. We believe that "Together we will achieve Excellence," with every child unlocking their full potential.

We take pride in fostering a fully inclusive and caring ethos, setting high standards and expectations for all. Safeguarding is at the heart of our academy, and our aim is to ensure that all our students are happy, supported, and challenged in a safe, high-quality learning environment.

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated professional who shares our values and is passionate about fostering ambition and aspiration in students this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Together, let's shape a future where excellence is not just achieved but becomes a way of life.

Find more information here: https://roytoncrompton.e-act.org.uk

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.

Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of English ready to make your mark? Royton & Crompton E-ACT Academy is seeking a passionate, dedicated ECT to join our thriving English department on a fixed-term maternity cover.

This is an exciting opportunity to start or continue your teaching journey in a supportive, forward-thinking academy where creativity, collaboration and professional growth are championed. You’ll inspire students to develop a love of literature and language while benefiting from high-quality mentorship, tailored CPD, and a warm, welcoming team.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, well-planned English lessons that inspire and challenge students of all abilities.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment focused on high expectations and progress.
• Assess, monitor and record student progress, providing constructive feedback to support improvement.
• Engage fully in ECT support and mentoring, reflecting on practice to continually develop teaching skills
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues to support achievement and wellbeing

Pay range: MPS1 - £32,916.00 - Fixed term Maternity

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards successful completion of ECT induction.
• Degree in English or a related subject.
• Ability to deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that support progress for all learners
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan effectively and meet deadlines
• Passion for fostering a positive learning environment and promoting student engagement.

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 997 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/e-act-royton-and-crompton-academy

In September 2019, E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy moved into a brand new, state of the art, learning complex to ensure we provide the very best outcomes for all our children. Our biggest priority is to ensure that through the best quality of education, outstanding teaching we provide the very best educational experiences and outcomes for all our students allowing everyone access to the curriculum and entitlements that they require in order to succeed in their chosen career pathways.

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