English Teacher - St Helens - January Maternity Cover

Location: St Helens, Merseyside
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Maternity cover
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Pay: £174.71-£240.70 per day, dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for an English Teacher to join a secondary school in St Helens from January 2027 on a full-time maternity cover basis.

This is a genuine teaching vacancy offering an opportunity for a qualified English specialist to secure a sustained teaching assignment within a secondary school English department.

The school is looking for an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher who can deliver engaging lessons, maintain high expectations and support pupils in developing their reading, writing and analytical skills.

This opportunity would suit an experienced English Teacher or a suitably qualified Early Career Teacher seeking a full-time position from January.

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and appropriately challenging lessons in line with the school's curriculum.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality English Language and Literature lessons

• Developing pupils' reading, writing, comprehension and analytical skills

• Teaching a range of literary texts and language topics

• Supporting pupils with written communication and critical interpretation

• Preparing pupils for relevant assessments and examinations

• Assessing work and providing constructive feedback

• Differentiating lessons to meet varying abilities and learning needs

• Maintaining positive classroom behaviour and established routines

• Working collaboratively with colleagues in the English department

• Supporting continuity of learning throughout the maternity cover assignment

The successful candidate will undertake the planning, preparation, teaching, marking and assessment responsibilities associated with a full-time teaching position.

The Ideal English Teacher

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

• Have strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature

• Have experience teaching English within a secondary school

• Can plan engaging and appropriately challenging lessons

• Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management

• Understand the importance of assessment and constructive feedback

• Can adapt teaching to support pupils of varying abilities

• Have high expectations of pupil achievement and progress

• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

• Are available full-time from January 2027

Applications are welcome from experienced English Teachers and suitably qualified Early Career Teachers.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

As an English Teacher working through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:

• Daily pay of £174.71-£240.70, dependent on experience

• Weekly pay

• A genuine full-time maternity cover opportunity

• A dedicated education recruitment consultant

• Free professional development through The National College

• Access to further teaching opportunities across St Helens and surrounding areas

• Support throughout the recruitment and interview process

• Ongoing support during your placement

About the Opportunity

This position is based at a secondary school in the St Helens area, with the maternity cover assignment scheduled to begin in January 2027.

The school requires a qualified English specialist who can maintain continuity of learning, establish positive classroom relationships and contribute effectively to its English curriculum.

The maternity cover arrangement offers an opportunity to take responsibility for teaching groups over a sustained period, rather than working on a day-to-day supply basis.

The precise duration of the maternity cover will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Full school details will be shared confidentially with suitable candidates.

Safeguarding and Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute reliably to St Helens.

QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification is required. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply Today

If you're a qualified English Teacher looking for a full-time maternity cover opportunity in St Helens from January 2027, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV or contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Anthony Bailey
Tradewind Recruitment
0151 221 9666
anthony.bailey@twrecruitment.com