Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
Lincoln UTC, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1PF23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
9 October 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
16 September 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 9 to 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- In line with experience MPS - UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
Location: Lincoln UTCContract type: Full time (fixed term, maternity cover)Start date: January 2026Salary: In line with experience MPS - UPS
Job descriptionLincoln UTC is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our high-achieving department from January 2026. This fixed-term role covers maternity leave and involves teaching English at KS4 and possibly KS5, dependent on experience. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge, a passion for inspiring young people, and a track record of helping students achieve strong outcomes.
This role will be offered on a temporary basis to cover a maternity leave for a period of between 9- 12 months.
The successful candidate will become part of a supportive and collaborative department. Applicants must have experience teaching GCSE literature, ideally including our set texts: Romeo and Juliet, A Christmas Carol, and An Inspector Calls.
Person specification:
- Qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Strong track record of success in English at KS4/KS5.
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and challenge students.
- Commitment to collaborative working and continuous improvement.
What the school offers its staff
About the school/college
Lincoln UTC is a specialist college for 14–18 year olds, with a focus on science, engineering, mathematics, and technology. Alongside this technical specialism, our English department has a record of exceptional results and plays a vital role in developing confident, articulate learners. Students benefit from outstanding facilities, small class sizes, and strong links with industry and higher education.
What we offer
- Supportive, collaborative department with high standards.
- Well-resourced classrooms and excellent student behaviour.
- Professional development opportunities and a culture of innovation.
- Motivated students who are ambitious and mature.
Further information about the job
How to apply
If you would like to find out more about the college or about this position, please contact the principal, Stuart Hamer, for an informal chat on 01522 775990. We would welcome (indeed encourage) visits to the college so that you can see for yourself what we have to offer. Equally, we understand that this is not always possible, and we will not view applications from candidates who have not visited less favourably.
To arrange a visit or request an application form please contact: HR@lincolnutc.co.uk
Please note that completed application forms are also to be sent to: HR@lincolnutc.co.uk
Closing Date: 3.00pm – Thursday 9th October 2025
Lincoln UTC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be made in accordance with safer recruitment practice and the guidance in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and checks on suitability to work with children.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lincoln UTC is committed to safeguarding and to safer recruitment practices. You will be required to provide a minimum of 2 recent and relevant references. The role is also subject to an Enhanced DBS check, overseas police clearances where applicable and the UTC will carry out checks on eligibility to work in the UK and qualification checks where appropriate.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Lincoln UTC
- School type
- Free School, ages 14 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 392 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lincoln UTC website
- Email address
- hr@lincolnutc.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01522775990
Lincoln UTC is a unique learning environment. We are a 14 to 18 specialist college for science, technology, engineering, and maths. Most visitors to the college assume (wrongly) that we are either a selective or a fee-paying private school. This misunderstanding initially stems from the stunning buildings we are fortunate enough to work in. Our Victorian, listed building at the front is reminiscent of Hogwarts. To the rear of the site, our state-of-the-art laboratories and workshops are housed in an equally impressive, but totally contrasting, £9 million new build. The atmosphere within the college is just as impressive as the physical learning environment. Our students don’t wear uniform. They all (right down to Year 10) wear business dress. They look like adults and they behave like adults. This is an unusually calm, purposeful, and respectful learning community.
Lincoln UTC is much smaller than most schools with 400 students, 26 teaching staff and a senior leadership team of just 3 people. The college is always over-subscribed but has no desire to grow beyond its current numbers. As a specialist college we offer fewer subjects than most schools (excelling in the ones that we do) but we do offer students an exceptionally wide range of other (work-related) experiences and opportunities.
When Ofsted inspected the UTC in June 2019 (two good and three outstanding judgements), they commented on the ‘strong and supportive culture and the exceptionally high staff morale’. Pupil behaviour and conduct were described as ‘impeccable’. They went on to say that, ‘the behaviour of pupils is outstanding. Pupils have exceptionally positive attitudes towards their learning.’
Arranging a visit to Lincoln UTC
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@lincolnutc.co.uk.
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