Teacher of English (Temporary Maternity Leave Cover)
Thornden School, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Part time: Part-time 0.8 FTE
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary, Maternity Leave Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPR1 to MPR6 or UPR1 to UPR3
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the role:
- Teach high‑quality English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Contribute to raising standards of progress and achievement in the English department
- Promote learning through excellent subject knowledge and relationships
- Maintain high levels of professionalism
- Contribute to ensuring a safe environment through robust safeguarding practice
We are seeking an individual who has:
- Vision, enthusiasm, and a passion for supporting student success
- High expectations for behaviour and academic achievement
- A professional and positive approach
- Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to build strong relationships
- Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience
- A sense of humour and perspective
- A willingness to engage fully in school life
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
- A positive working environment focused on wellbeing, teamwork and high standards
- Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities
- Access to our in‑house Teaching School
- Career pathways through our Teaching School Hubs and Trust-wide leadership development
- Eligibility for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to DBS and other relevant employment checks.
We are committed to equality of opportunity throughout all stages of the recruitment process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.
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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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Thornden School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1451 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thornden School website
- Email address
- hr@thornden.hants.sch.uk
Thornden is a school where staff, students and parents feel valued. We have a warm community spirit that enables individuals to develop their own talents and abilities, whilst taking the opportunity to try something new and different, without the fear of failure. We have superb teachers and support staff, who take pride in their work and their achievements. They have passion for their subject and an enthusiasm in ensuring that all children in their care reach their full potential.
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