Teacher of English (Maternity Leave)

Alcester Academy, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6QQ

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  25 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Please view the job information pack for further details.
• Contract type: Fixed term - October 2026 until Summer 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS Starting at TMS1 FTE £32,916

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please view the job information pack for further details.

What the school offers its staff

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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

Alcester Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for appointment to this post. For shortlisted candidates, please be aware that online searches may be done as part of due diligence check.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of English Maternity Leave Vacancy Information May 2026 .pdf - 456 KB (opens in new tab)

About Alcester Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 632 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alcester Academy website
• Email address: admin@alcesteracademy.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alcester-academy

Alcester Academy is a small, oversubscribed school in South Warwickshire meeting the needs of 648 pupils in Y7-11.

The school is a stand-alone academy providing education for children in the local priority area. Alcester Academy has enjoyed securing extremely positive pupil outcomes over the last four years. This has placed the school in the top five percent of schools nationally and in a most favourable position in comparison to selective schools.

Arranging a visit to Alcester Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@alcesteracademy.org.uk.

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