Teacher of English Maternity cover

The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2ST

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (688)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to provide maternity cover in the English department here at Queen Elizabeth’s High School.

What the school offers its staff

At Queen Elizabeth's High School we aim for high standards in all we do.

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We strive to fulfil the potential of each student.

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We aim to achieve this through a carefully planned, broad education in which enthusiastic teachers use a variety of teaching styles in activities inside and outside the classroom.

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We aim to maintain a friendly and caring atmosphere in which students and staff share a mutual respect.

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When they leave Queen Elizabeth's High School we want students to be well-balanced adults, inspired to continue their learning and able to contribute positively to society.

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Queen Elizabeth’s High School is committed to the highest possible standards of child protection.

The selection criteria for student admission to QEHS in Years 7-11 benefits children of staff who have worked at our school for more than two years, or who are recruited to fill certain key posts. See the full Admissions Policy on our school website (www.qehs.lincs.sch.uk).

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

Queen Elizabeth’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Subject teacher - JD & PS.pdf - 222 KB (opens in new tab)

English Vacancy Booklet (Mat cover Jan 27).pdf - 1.02 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1139 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough website
• Email address: recruitment@qehs.lincs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01427 612354
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-queen-elizabeth-s-high-school-gainsborough

Local Authority secondary maintained grammar school.

Arranging a visit to The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@qehs.lincs.sch.uk.

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