Teacher of English (Maternity)
Honley High School, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6QJ13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Assumed start date 1st September 2026.
Closing date
7 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 April 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
Contract type
- Fixed term - This is a fixed-term maternity cover position, expected to continue until the return of the postholder or 31 August 2027, whichever is sooner. - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Teacher Scales
What skills and experience we're looking for
Salary: Teacher
Scales.
Contract: Maternity,
full time. This is a fixed-term maternity cover position, expected to continue
until the return of the postholder or 31 August 2027, whichever is sooner.
Closing Date: Thursday
7th May 2026 at 9am.
Start Date: Assumed
start date 1st September 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated, and ambitious teacher who thrives on inspiring young minds and creating an environment where every student can achieve their full potential? Do you understand the importance of building a culture and ethos that promotes excellence, equality, and the highest expectations for all students, regardless of background or ability? At our school, we believe that great teaching transforms lives—and we are looking for someone who shares that belief.
We are seeking a teacher who is deeply passionate about English and committed to making the subject engaging, accessible and enjoyable for every learner to join us on a maternity cover basis (fixed term). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within an established and supportive department, ensuring continuity of high-quality teaching and learning for our students.
You will have the opportunity to shape young people’s futures, nurture a lifelong love of language and literature, and contribute to a forward-thinking team where colleagues work collaboratively to deliver an outstanding education within a supportive and vibrant environment. You will be well supported through existing schemes of work and departmental collaboration to ensure a smooth transition into the role.
What the role involves in a nutshell:
- To deliver high quality curriculum provision through effective teaching and learning of English.
- To carry out the professional duties of a qualified teacher as identified in the DfE Teachers’ Standards.
- Set appropriate and demanding expectations for students’ learning, motivation, and presentation of work.
- Set high expectations for student behaviour to create a purposeful working atmosphere and a safe and respectful classroom environment that supports the learning of all students.
What you’ll get in return?
You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
In addition to this you will benefit from:
- Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension Fund.
- A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
- Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
- Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students.
- Free Parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Eye Care.
- Annual Flu Vaccines.
- Home & Technology Scheme.
- Rewards and discounts.
- GP Online and Prescription Service.
- Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
- Lifestyle benefits & discounts.
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.
Read our Job Pack below for further information.
HOW TO APPLY
Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our Leadership Co-Ordinator Nicola Pogmore via n.pogmore@honley.tlt.school .
If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application form.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
What the school offers its staff
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Honley High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1289 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Honley High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@TLT.school
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