Teacher of English - Maternity Cover

Alsop High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 6SH

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 November 2026

• Closing date

  7 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (461)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.50
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until post holder returns - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: Point 1 - Point ( (MPS-UPS) - £34,069-£52,835

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are a school on a mission and our mission is clear – to provide the best school experience for every child in our school community so that their life chances are transformed. To support us on this mission, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, talented, and inspiring Teacher of English to join us at Alsop High School.

As Teacher of English, you will be a committed teacher with a passion for inspiring, supporting and challenging students to achieve excellence. Working as part of our English Department, you will bring an innovative and creative approach to inspire a love of English language and Literature and a thirst for learning.

PURPOSE

The ideal candidate will be expected to have the potential to teach English Language and Literature across all Key Stages up to yr 11 and have the passion and enthusiasm, alongside the skills and aspiration, to develop and nurture every child in their care. The ideal candidate will deliver consistent, excellent teaching and learning to help all students achieve excellence “Achieving Excellence Together”. You will have qualifications to deliver excellence up to yr 11

What the school offers its staff

See recruitment pack for more information

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Alsop High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Alsop High School website
• Email address: recruitment@omegamat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01512351200
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alsop-high-school

PURPOSE

To provide professional leadership and management across all Departments and the curriculum in order to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve the standards of learning and achievement of all learners.

Arranging a visit to Alsop High School

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

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