Teacher of English (maternity cover)
Twynham School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
5 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Teachers Main or Upper Pay Scale, £32,916 - £51,048
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- Teach English within a high-performing and well-established department
- Deliver exceptional extra-curricular opportunities within and beyond English
- Further contribute to our vision for education across the town of Christchurch
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
You are likely to be someone who is or has the potential to be:
- An inspirational and skilled teacher of English
- Committed to improving pedagogical practices using evidence-informed approaches
- Committed to the power of extra-curricular opportunities in engaging students
- Aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities
- Driven by the power of education to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged students
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
- Aim high
- Keep improving
- Don’t leave anyone behind
- See the bigger picture
What the school offers its staff
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Teacher of English to join our highly successful English department at Twynham School on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a high‑performing subject area and to contribute to our shared vision for excellence.
The role will be predominantly based at Twynham School, but our English departments at Twynham and The Grange School (TGS) work closely together, planning curriculum and assessment and sharing our approach to teaching and learning. As separate schools within a federation, colleagues benefit from the best of both worlds: the stability of Twynham’s established success and the energy of TGS’s rapid improvement journey. In fact, TGS was recognised as one of the top 35 most improved schools nationally in 2024. This collaboration offers a fantastic opportunity to work with colleagues across two schools and two different contexts, providing excellent professional development.
This post would suit a colleague in the early stages of their career who is looking for a role that offers outstanding experience and future career opportunities. At Twynham TGS we are proud of our strong culture of collaboration and professional growth. Colleagues benefit from an excellent two‑year ECT induction programme, regular coaching, and access to a wide range of CPD opportunities designed to support you at every stage of your career.
This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and ambitious colleague to join a thriving federation and to play a key role in shaping the future of English teaching across Christchurch.
What do our parents say about Twynham School?
"The staff at Twynham School truly know my child and have supported them at every stage of their educational journey."
"Twynham School sets high expectations for behaviour and academic success, all within a caring and supportive environment."
What do our students say?
"I feel safe at Twynham School."
"I am supported and challenged to be the best I can be."
"I love the wide variety of extracurricular activities available"
What do our staff say?
"I feel valued as part of a collaborative team, both within Twynham School and across our Trust."
"There are fantastic opportunities for professional development and career growth."
Twynham TGS can offer you:
- The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey
- The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
- An exceptional CPD offer from teacher training and the ECT framework through to preparation for senior and system leadership
- Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
- Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
- A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
- Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
- Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
- Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
- The opportunity to work with wonderful young people
Further information about the job
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Sadie Pretty on 01202-486536 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date is Thursday 5th February 2026 at 9am. Interviews will be Tuesday 10th February 2026. (We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants prior to the closing date and therefore interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible).
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
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About Twynham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1703 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Twynham School website
- Email address
- recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
- Phone number
- 01202486536
Twynham School is an exceptionally special place; a school which believes in the unlimited potential of every child, where people are valued above all and ultimately a place where every child can be successful. Our long-tradition of success is built on two vital pillars; high quality teaching and learning and, most importantly, the value we place on the very special relationships between students and staff.
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To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.
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