Teacher of English - Maternity Cover

Urmston Grammar Academy, Manchester, M41 5UG

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  January 2027 where possible December 2026

• Closing date

  7 October 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (752)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069 to £52,835 per year

Teacher of English - Maternity Cover job summary

Urmston Grammar School is a well-established secondary school located in the United Kingdom, committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. We are currently seeking a Teacher of English for maternity cover to join our English department. This role focuses on teaching Key Stage 3 & 4 students.

Position: Teacher of English - Maternity Cover
Department: English and Literature
Education Stage: Secondary (Key Stage 3 & 4)
Position Type: Temporary, full-time

Job Description:
As a Teacher of English at Urmston Grammar School, you will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons that inspire and motivate students at Key Stage 3 & 4. You will support the development of students’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while contributing positively to the school community during this temporary period.

Skills and Qualifications:
- Suitable for newly qualified teachers.
- Strong command of the English language with good literacy skills.
- Ability to plan effective lessons tailored to Key Stage learners.
- Good communication skills with both students and colleagues.
- Willingness to learn and adapt within a supportive team environment.

Values and Attitudes:
- Commitment to promoting an inclusive learning atmosphere where all students feel valued.
- Enthusiasm for helping young people develop confidence in their abilities through encouragement and support.
- Professionalism combined with patience, resilience, and flexibility during this temporary assignment.
- A positive approach towards collaboration within the department as well as across the wider school community.

If you are passionate about teaching English at secondary level and want to contribute meaningfully during this maternity cover period, we would welcome your application at Urmston Grammar School.

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

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.

About Urmston Grammar Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1137 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Urmston Grammar Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/urmston-grammar-academy

Urmston Grammar is a high performing co-educational 11 - 18 selective school. We received national recognition for our work as a Science and Language college and in September 2010 we became one of the first convertor academies.

We require an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Art & Design for a short term 7-week contract.

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