Second in Charge of English (Maternity Cover)
Oakwood School is seeking to appoint a full-time Second in charge of English starting in January 2027. The position is to cover maternity leave and will last for up to a year or the return of the post holder, whichever is sooner.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring and dedicated teacher who is looking to develop their leadership skills. We are a school focused on growing leaders and this is an ideal post for further progression to Middle Leadership.
We are looking for colleagues who are:
Highly effective classroom practitioners.
Enthusiastic and hardworking team players.
Able to secure high levels of student engagement, challenge and progress.
Inspirational teachers who motivate and support students to succeed.
Committed to high standards of achievement, behaviour and inclusion.
This is an exciting time to join Oakwood as it continues its journey towards becoming a truly great school. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment, excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our students.
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
A completed Oakwood School application form.
A cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Please send your application by midday on Friday 25th September 2026.
Interviews will take place week commencing 28th September 2026.
PLEASE NOTE, INTERVIEWS MAY TAKE PLACE SOONER FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE SO PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted
We look forward to receiving your application.
We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age and all other aspects of diversity and therefore welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to join our team.
Oakwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity and therefore welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to join our team.