Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Employer
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Location
Churchill, Somerset
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Full Time
Salary
TMS/UPS
Start Date
11th May 2026
Expires
10th March 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Job ID
1536026
Suitable for
ECT (NQT) Graduates
Start Date
11th May 2026
  • Contract Type :Fixed term contract
  • Contract Length: Maternity until 10th May 2027
  • Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates
  • Job ID: 1536026

Pay scale: Teachers’ Pay Scale (TMS/UPS)

Start date: Required from 11th May 2026, or 1st September 2026

Contract: Full time, fixed term maternity cover from 11th May (or 1st September) 2026 to 10th May 2027, or until return of post holder.


We are seeking a Teacher of English who can build on the high quality teaching and learning within the subject as part of our successful and enthusiastic team. We welcome applications from ECTs and RQTs.

The successful candidate would ideally be able to start on 11th May but we may be able to accommodate a September 2026 start.

The successful candidate will be a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and self-motivated teacher, with a focus on enabling young people to make a positive difference and achieve the Academy’s vision: to set no limits on what we can achieve.


If you:

• Care about young people and want to make a difference

• Are a suitably qualified teacher with the subject knowledge and expertise to deliver English to all key stages

• Have a good understanding of teaching and learning strategies which lead to exceptional progress

• Are an inspiring, creative practitioner who wants to contribute to a successful team

• Are committed to ensuring students maximise every opportunity to achieve academically and personally


We will give you:

• The challenge and support of an experienced, innovative and dynamic team

• Excellent professional development opportunities to hone and improve your teaching

• The chance to work with fantastic students who are hungry to learn

• The opportunity to work in an academy with a track record of success.



Further information is contained within the Job Description and Person Specification and on the Academy’s website.

Applications close: Midnight, Tuesday 10th March 2026

Attachments

Safeguarding Statement:

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Churchill Academy & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups. 

Churchill Academy & Sixth Form

Churchill Academy & Sixth Form

Part of Lighthouse Schools Partnership

Lighthouse Schools Partnership