Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Childwall Sports & Science Academy, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 6XZ

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 March 2026

• Closing date

  8 February 2026 at 8pm

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS £31,650 - £49,084

Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) job summary

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Teacher of English who is dynamic, creative and ambitious to cover a period of maternity leave. 

Job overview

We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of English to join our team in Liverpool. You’ll possess energy, enthusiasm and desire to inspire a love of English. You will be responsible for delivering English lessons in line with relevant curriculum requirements, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are maintained, whilst collaborating with the wider English faculty to sustain and raise class achievement to an outstanding level.

The right candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification
• Relevant specialist qualifications and subject experience (e.g BA Hons. degree in English)
• Understanding of curriculum requirements for English
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
• Understanding of how to implement assessment methods for differentiated learning strategies

Why choose us?

At Childwall Sports & Science Academy, you’ll be working within a welcoming and supportive team, with the ability to make a real difference. You will have the opportunity to work alongside committed teachers, to observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing pedagogy through reflection. We also offer access to opportunities for professional development.

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

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 Childwall Sports & Science Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1048 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Childwall Sports & Science Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/childwall-sports-science-academy

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