About the role
Urmston Grammar School is a well-established secondary school located in the United Kingdom, committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. We are currently seeking a Teacher of English for maternity cover to join our English department. This role focuses on teaching Key Stage 3 & 4 students.
Position: Teacher of English - Maternity Cover
Department: English and Literature
Education Stage: Secondary (Key Stage 3 & 4)
Position Type: Temporary, full-time
Job Description:
As a Teacher of English at Urmston Grammar School, you will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons that inspire and motivate students at Key Stage 3 & 4. You will support the development of students’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while contributing positively to the school community during this temporary period.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Suitable for newly qualified teachers.
- Strong command of the English language with good literacy skills.
- Ability to plan effective lessons tailored to Key Stage learners.
- Good communication skills with both students and colleagues.
- Willingness to learn and adapt within a supportive team environment.
Values and Attitudes:
- Commitment to promoting an inclusive learning atmosphere where all students feel valued.
- Enthusiasm for helping young people develop confidence in their abilities through encouragement and support.
- Professionalism combined with patience, resilience, and flexibility during this temporary assignment.
- A positive approach towards collaboration within the department as well as across the wider school community.
If you are passionate about teaching English at secondary level and want to contribute meaningfully during this maternity cover period, we would welcome your application at Urmston Grammar School.
Benefits
MPS 1 - UPS3
Job tags
- Education roles
- Teacher
- Education
- FULL TIME
- Full Time
Vacancy source
Listed from DfE Teaching Vacancies — OGL v3.0 · Last checked 21 Sept 2026.
Official public source · Department for Education.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
How JobNearby sources and checks vacancies
Source terms · Open Government Licence v3.0
JobNearby publishes current roles from official sources or verified employers, keeps the application destination visible, and removes closed roles from search promptly.
Something wrong with this vacancy — wrong location or salary, expired, or a broken link?
Vacancy reference: teacher-of-english-maternity-cover-urmston-grammar-academy