Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)MPS/ UPSFixed Term ContractFrom September 2026 We are seeking a well‑qualified, enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of English to join our high‑achieving department on a maternity cover basis. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across the full 11–18 age and ability range. While this post is initially offered as temporary contract, the Trust’s commitment to developing and retaining high‑quality staff means there may be opportunities for a permanent role within another Trust school, or at Blue Coat School itself. We are looking for someone who: · Has experience of teaching English Language and Literature in a secondary school (as a qualified teacher or ECT), · Is committed to English and can enthuse and inspire young people across the full 11–18 age and ability range, · Is a lively, engaging and inspiring classroom practitioner who can build positive relationships with students, · Is a team player with a positive, can‑do approach, · Is willing to contribute to enrichment and extension activities within the department. Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools. There are 10 schools in our trust, both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit: Cranmer Trust Vacancies This position will be based at The Blue Coat School, Oldham, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all