Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Carlton Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 3SH

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time Maternity Cover
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to one year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join an experienced and highly successful English team for the Summer Term to cover for maternity leave.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree or equivalent
• Successful teaching experience across Key Stage 3 and 4 including full ability range

The Carlton Academy is a 'good' and over-subscribed 11-18 academy andpart of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member ofRedhill College of Leadership and Developmentand as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regionalTeaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

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.

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Naomi Beardsley at n.beardsley@theacademycarlton.org.To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button. Please include the following in the additional information section of the application:

• Your reasons for applying for the role
• Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in English

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

Commitment to safeguarding

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, social media presence check and successful references.

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.

TeacherofEnglish-PS-TCA.pdf - 145 KB (opens in new tab)

About Carlton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1371 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Carlton Academy website
• Email address: n.beardsley@theacademycarlton.org
• Phone number: 01159550010
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/carlton-academy

The Carlton Academy is a ‘good’ and over-subscribed 11-18 academy and part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Arranging a visit to Carlton Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email n.beardsley@theacademycarlton.org.

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