Teacher of English (maternity cover)
The Calder Learning Trust, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5QN8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 9 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 to U3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, well-qualified and committed Teacher of English, to drive developments in teaching and learning and work with the team to raise attainment in English across different Key Stages. The role will continue our work to improve both provision and outcomes across the English faculty.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher starting their career in English teaching or someone to gain more experience in a different setting. The Calder Learning Trust is a wonderful place to work, set in the fabulous countryside of the Calder Valley, but within commutable distance of Leeds and Manchester. We have a diverse student population who are friendly, creative and articulate. We strive to be a Trust that truly provides opportunities for 'Everybody, Everyday'.
What the school offers its staff
- Wellbeing: We subscribe to the school’s advisory service (https://schooladvice.co.uk/) to support staff with a variety of services such as online gyms, medical support and counselling.
- CPD: we have an extensive development programme both internally and externally to support your professional development whilst you are employed by the trust.
- Sustainability: We have good local transport networks including bus and rail and we are part of the Calderdale Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Priority places: for children of staff at both Calder Primary and Calder High Schools as part of our admissions policy.
- Childcare Vouchers to support staff getting back to work.
- Staff clubs such as staff sketch club, staff book club and various other initiatives.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Calder Learning Trust
- School type
- Academies, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1282 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Calder Learning Trust website
- Email address
- hr@calderlearningtrust.com
- Phone number
- 01422883213
Arranging a visit to The Calder Learning Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@calderlearningtrust.com.
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