Teacher of English

Salendine Nook High School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4GN

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Teacher of English job summary

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Teacher of English to cover a maternity leave. This is a part-time (0.8), fixed-term position that offers the perfect platform to immerse yourself in a school known for its high standards, stability and incredibly welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a nurturing start or an experienced practitioner seeking a change of scenery with a focus on work-life balance, we want to hear from you. The school was inspected in 2025 and remains ‘Good’ following a Section 8 Ofsted Inspection. Outcomes are also strong at our school. We consider many aspects of our provision to be excellent and we are now working to secure even further improvements at the school.

Standards of behaviour are very good and the community is generally very supportive. As a new member of staff, you will find the school to be an extremely welcoming and rewarding environment to teach in.

Maternity covers require someone who can hit the ground running while building instant rapport. We need a teacher who has a warm personality and a genuine interest in people, allowing you to build excellent relationships with students and staff from day one. You will possess a great sense of humour and a love for English Literature and Language that keeps students engaged. Crucially, you will be a team player.

You will be stepping into a very stable and experienced department. The English team pride themselves on being highly committed and always strive to engage students with stimulating, challenging lessons. You will be part of a collaborative engine where resources are shared and professional development is a priority.

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 Salendine Nook High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1401 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Salendine Nook High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/salendine-nook-high-school-academy

Salendine Nook High School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary 11-16 school situated in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Attainment in entry is higher than average in all year groups. Over half of the students on roll come to us with high prior attainment based upon Key Stage 2 SATs. Our students generally arrive with high levels of literacy and numeracy. This means that expectations are high in terms of expected progress over the five years of secondary education. The parent body is also generally very supportive. We are a larger than average secondary school providing approximately 1350 places for students. The school is oversubscribed in all year groups.
The school converted to academy status in February 2012. It is sponsored by a single-academy trust called the Salendine Nook Academy Trust.

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