Teacher of English part time maternity cover (0.4 contract)

Greenbank High School, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2LT

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 February 2026

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 January 2026

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: Part time: 13 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main and UPS range

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed teacher to join the English and Communication faculty which consists of English, drama and film studies. The English department is highly-successful, well resourced and strives to make the subject interesting and relevant for all our pupils. The faculty currently consists of both full and part-time experienced specialist teaching staff. At present Year 7 and 8 are taught in mixed ability groups and start their GCSE courses in Year 9.

What the school offers its staff

As a school and a member of Southport Learning Trust we are determined to inspire our students through learning both inside and outside the classroom, care for individual pastoral needs and achieve the highest academic standards.

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

Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Copy of Copy of Recruitment Pack - TEACHER VACANCY - GREENBANK (3).pdf - 3.63 MB (opens in new tab)

About Greenbank High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1034 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Greenbank High School website
• Email address: recruitment@greenbankhigh.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greenbank-high-school-southport

Greenbank High School is a high-achieving, all girls academy and trust the information provided will enable you to make a decision about your suitability to join our journey and provide a world class education. As a school and a member of Southport Learning Trust we are determined to inspire our students through learning both inside and outside the classroom, care for individual pastoral needs and achieve the highest academic standards

Arranging a visit to Greenbank High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@greenbankhigh.co.uk.

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