Qualified English Teacher – Maternity Cover (Oldbury)
📍 Location: Oldbury, West Midlands
📅 Start Date: ASAP / Next Available Term
⏰ Contract Type: Maternity Cover (Temporary – Full-Time or Part-Time)
💰 Pay Rate: Competitive, based on experience
Our client, a supportive mainstream secondary school in Oldbury, is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Qualified English Teacher to join their team on a maternity cover basis through our education recruitment agency. This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact while covering a planned absence in a well-established English department.
The Role:
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality English Language and Literature lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 desirable but not essential). The role offers the chance to join a collaborative department with clear schemes of work and strong leadership support.
Key Responsibilities:
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Teach English to KS3 and KS4 students
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Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum
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Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
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Maintain high expectations and positive classroom behaviour
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Work collaboratively with the English department and wider school staff
Requirements:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
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Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting
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Strong classroom management and communication skills
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Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
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Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
Why Work With Us?
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Competitive daily rates of pay
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Ongoing support from dedicated education recruitment consultants
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Access to high-quality local school placements
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Clear expectations and support throughout the maternity cover period
If you’re a Qualified English Teacher looking for a maternity cover role in Oldbury, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply today or contact our team for further details