Teacher of English MATERNITY COVER
Stratton School, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JB10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
12 October 2025 at 10am
Date listed
12 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS
Teacher of English MATERNITY COVER job summary
Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) - Job Advert
Job overview
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: Core school hours
Stratton School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic English teacher to join the English Department. We are looking for a creative, passionate and energetic teacher who can work alongside the team as we strive to bring about rapid improvement to secure better progress for our learners.
The successful candidate will be a highly committed team player, with a true passion for English and an understanding of the strategies required to motivate and inspire students. They will play a part in promoting the subject throughout the school.
Staff in the department are welcoming and supportive; it is that sense of ‘team’ that we feel gives every student the best opportunity for success.
The ideal candidate
- Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject
- Experience of teaching at KS3 to KS4
- Evidence of securing high outcomes from students
- Ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Effective form tutoring and committed to the importance of pastoral support
- Understand and be a proud advocate of the five values of all Meridian Trust schools
- Believe that students make the best progress when teaching is well planned and well delivered
About Meridian Trust -
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications: 12.10.2025
Interviews will be held on: TBC
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Stratton School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 986 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stratton School website
Stratton is a thriving Secondary School with around 1,000 students on roll. We will be very pleased to share our April Ofsted 2025 report with the community in due course!
Our school has grown considerably in recent years; it is popular with the local community and includes over 200 students in the Sixth Form. In many respects we are a true comprehensive school with a full ability range. Our students are our best advertisement, although closely followed by the dedication of our staff.
We are proud to be apart of the Meridian Trust and embody their values.
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