Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Leigh UTC Dartford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TF

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  15 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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
• Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + London Fringe Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our collaborative English department in the role of Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) starting from February 2026. Successful candidates will be passionate about delivering an English curriculum which supports our vision of developing STEM professionals for the future global market.

As a Teacher of English, you will play a crucial role in shaping the educational journey of our students. You will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective lessons that ignite a love for reading, writing, and critical thinking. Your passion for English will inspire students to reach their full potential and develop essential communication skills for their future. Our successful candidate will have high expectations of their students, strong subject knowledge, resilience, compassion and a keen desire to learn and grow.

We’d like to hear from you if you are:

• An excellent teacher who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge;
• A keen advocate for the importance of English education as part of the curriculum;
• Have a high level of teaching experience and delivery of results, or are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for their first position;
• Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships;
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential;
• Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude;
• Confident, with strong career aspirations;
• Committed to the safeguarding and happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy.

What the school offers its staff

At The Leigh UTC, we believe our team ethos is the most important aspect of our success, making this a great opportunity for a teacher who wants the opportunity to be innovative and collaborative in a supportive environment.

We aim to develop learners who are not only confident, thoughtful readers, writers and speakers, but who are also interested, independent thinkers. The Leigh UTC is a STEM-based provision, but our learners enjoy and value their studies in English, and see the relevance of the subject to the rest of their studies and to their futures.

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.

Note that whilst the position is offered on a maternity cover basis initially of up to one year, every effort will be made to offer a substantive position thereafter, either at Leigh UTC Dartford or within the wider family of academies across Leigh Academies Trust. The central Recruitment Team will keep in touch with you throughout your contract to discuss options available to you.

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk/01634 412 245.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

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.

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About Leigh UTC Dartford

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 689 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh UTC Dartford website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-leigh-utc

Arranging a visit to Leigh UTC Dartford

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