Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Scale

MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + London Fringe Allowance

Job Summary

Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) starting from September 2026. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering an English curriculum that supports our vision of developing STEM professionals for the future global market.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons that ignite a love for reading, writing, and critical thinking.
• Set high expectations for students and inspire them to reach their full potential.
• Apply strong subject knowledge, resilience, and compassion to support students' development.
• Demonstrate a keen desire to learn and grow professionally.

Working with us

At Leigh UTC we foster collaborative and innovative teaching practices within a supportive environment, encouraging lifelong success for our young people.

Curriculum Context

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) at KS3, GCSEs at KS4, and A-Levels, T-Levels, and the International Baccalaureate Careers Programme (IBCP) at KS5, with a strong emphasis on STEM-related careers.

Maternity Cover Note

The position is initially a maternity cover of up to one year, with every effort to offer a substantive position thereafter, either at Leigh UTC Dartford or within the wider family of academies within Leigh Academies Trust.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

All offers of employment are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, references, and, where applicable, prohibition from teaching checks.

We are passionate about diversity and recognise that individuals bring unique qualities to the role, regardless of protected characteristics, ensuring equal treatment for all.