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English Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 168 - 232 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Dewsbury, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Veritas Education are working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in Dewsbury to recruit a committed and passionate English Teacher to cover a period of maternity leave from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join a supportive department and make a meaningful impact on pupils' progress in English.

The Role

Full teaching responsibility across Key Stages 3 and 4
Planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons aligned with the national curriculum
Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports learning and behaviour standards
Contributing to departmental planning and wider school life where appropriate

The School

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school serving the Dewsbury community
Strong leadership with a focus on staff development and pupil outcomes
Supportive English department with collaborative working practices
Easily accessible via local transport links

The Ideal Candidate

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Has experience teaching English within a UK secondary setting
Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and classroom management skills
Is committed to upholding the Department for Education Teachers' Standards
Shares a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenBoth experienced teachers and strong Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged to apply.

What Veritas Education Can Offer

Paid to scale from day one
A dedicated consultant with specialist knowledge of education recruitment in West Yorkshire
Ongoing support throughout your placement
Opportunities for longer-term and permanent roles

Safeguarding Statement

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

How to Apply

To express your interest in this role, please submit your CV or contact Veritas Education today to discuss this opportunity further.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

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