Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Wardle Academy, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 9RD

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours Monday-Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months fixed contract - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS- UPS £32916- £51048

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Opportunity

Are you a passionate linguist with a flair for inspiring the next generation of readers and writers? Wardle Academy is seeking an ambitious and imaginative Teacher of English to join our high-performing department.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover, providing a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge, or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to hone their craft in a supportive, research-informed environment.

About Our Department

The English Department at Wardle Academy is a vibrant community of educators dedicated to academic rigour and a love for literature. We offer:

• A rich, diverse curriculum spanning KS3 to KS4 (GCSE English Literature/Language).

• Collaborative planning to ensure a manageable workload and high-quality resources.

• Cutting-edge facilities, including a dedicated department library and modern ICT suites.

What We Are Looking For:

• An individual with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in English or a related subject.

• A teacher who can deliver engaging lessons that challenge students of all abilities.

• A professional committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.

• Someone with a "can-do" attitude who will contribute to the wider life of the school (co-curricular clubs, trips, and pastoral care).

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Wardle Academy?

In 2026, we know that teaching is as much about the environment as it is the classroom. We offer:

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos

• Excellent CPD

• A friendly welcoming community

• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff & a very supportive leadership team

• Excellent facilities

• Cycle scheme

How to apply:

To apply, please complete our application form (link below).

Deadline: 14/06/2026 at 11:59pm.

Interview date to be confirmed

Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for an interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.

Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure and Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check.

The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.

Thank you in advance for your application. Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven’t heard from us by the interview date please assume you have been unsuccessful.

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.

Additional documents

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

Teacher of English JD_PS (1).docx.pdf - 419 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wardle Academy

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1364 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wardle Academy website
• Email address: people@wardleacademy.co.uk
• Phone number: 01706 373911
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wardle-academy

Part of Wardle Multi Academy Trust

Arranging a visit to Wardle Academy

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

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