Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Saddleworth School, Oldham, OL3 5NU

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 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, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of English MPS/UPS, Maternity Cover from September 2026

For September 2026, we wish to appoint a passionate and inspiring English Teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to contribute to improvements in student progress and attainment. Whether you are an ECT or a more experienced teacher, this is an excellent opportunity to work with a dedicated team in our amazing new school campus.

Applicants will:

• Be passionate about teaching and encouraging students to foster a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.
• Have a proven record of excellent classroom practice.
• Be optimistic and committed to establishing high expectations and improved outcomes.
• Value the importance of professional learning and be committed to developing their own leadership potential.
• Be a team player.

Contract type and term: Full Time or Part Time – fixed term to cover a Maternity Leave

For an informal discussion, please contact Mr R Twigg, Curriculum Leader of English – rtwigg@saddleworthschool.org

What the school offers its staff

Working for Saddleworth School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside Saddleworth the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and an MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visithttps://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust.
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• Teachers’ career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent’s pension.

Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. For further information please refer to:

• the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Trust Vacancies to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: 19th June 2026 at 12pm

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.

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

Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please refer to:
The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

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.

Recruitment Pack - English Teacher June 26.pdf - 584 KB (opens in new tab)

Statement Employing Ex-Offenders.pdf - 139 KB (opens in new tab)

About Saddleworth School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 1406 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saddleworth School website
• Email address: nliley@saddleworthschool.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saddleworth-school-oldham

Working for Saddleworth School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside Saddleworth the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and an MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England.

For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/

Arranging a visit to Saddleworth School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nliley@saddleworthschool.org.

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