Teacher of English - Maternity Cover (January to August 2026) 📍 Location: Taunton, Somerset 📅 Start Date: January 2026 📄 Contract Type: Full-time, Maternity Cover 💰 Pay: Paid to scale (Main Pay Range) Prospero Teaching is working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in Taunton to recruit a passionate and committed Teacher of English for a maternity cover position starting in January 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving English department that has recently celebrated its best-ever GCSE results, with outcomes above the national average in both Language and Literature. The team is collaborative, forward-thinking, and dedicated to delivering a rich, inclusive curriculum that promotes high standards of literacy and student engagement. About the Role Teach English across KS3 and KS4, with mixed ability groups in Years 7-9 and set groups in Years 10-11. Contribute to curriculum development and help shape the department's 5-year plan. Support students through engaging lessons, targeted interventions, and extra-curricular activities such as writing competitions, author visits, and creative clubs. Promote reading for pleasure and help develop students' cultural capital. What We're Looking For We're seeking a strong classroom practitioner who: Holds QTS and a relevant degree. Has experience teaching English in a mainstream secondary setting. I...