Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, fixed-term (2-term maternity cover)
Pay: £32,916–£51,047 per annum (MPS–UPS)
Teaching Personnel are supporting a well-established and oversubscribed secondary school in the High Peak area in appointing a motivated and enthusiastic English Teacher to cover a maternity leave beginning in September. The school has a strong focus on English and literacy, with pupils achieving consistently strong results at GCSE.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who wants to join a supportive department with access to excellent resources, leadership support, and opportunities for collaborative planning and development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Teach English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4
* Plan and deliver high-quality lessons tailored to a range of abilities
* Prepare students for GCSE assessments, including mock exams and coursework
* Mark and assess student work in line with school and national guidelines
* Attend departmental meetings and contribute to continuous curriculum development
Person Specification:
* QTS/QTLS and recent classroom experience teaching English at secondary level
* Deep knowledge of GCSE specifications and assessment methods
* Effective classroom management and strong rapport-building with pupils
* A positive and proactive attitude toward teaching and learning
* Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative department
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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