Teacher of English – Maternity Cover

At The Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11-19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do. We have a clear aim for our students and staff: “Enjoy, Enrich, Achieve, Aspire”. As a school our ambition is to be “An outstanding school in the heart of the community.” These messages underpin everything we do. We want to work with colleagues who put the students at the centre of everything we do, but also take the opportunities we can offer them to develop their careers and fulfil their own aspirations. Notley High & Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire. Please find below a link to the May 2026 full Ofsted inspection report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/137013 About the role: We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed English teacher to join our thriving department on a maternity cover basis from January 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a school where standards are rising, behaviour is strong, and teachers are genuinely valued. You will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the possibility of Sixth Form involvement depending on experience. You will be well supported by an experienced team with clear curriculum plans and resources in place. What We Offer A school where Ofsted found “leaders have taken highly successful action to rapidly and substantially improve” (May 2026) Strong CPD structures with dedicat