Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of English MPS/UPS, Maternity Cover from September 2026

For September 2026, we wish to appoint a passionate and inspiring English Teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to contribute to improvements in student progress and attainment. Whether you are an ECT or a more experienced teacher, this is an excellent opportunity to work with a dedicated team in our amazing new school campus.

Applicants will

• Be passionate about teaching and encouraging students to foster a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.
• Have a proven record of excellent classroom practice.
• Be optimistic and committed to establishing high expectations and improved outcomes.
• Value the importance of professional learning and be committed to developing their own leadership potential.
• Be a team player.

Contract type and term

Full Time or Part Time – fixed term to cover a Maternity Leave

For an informal discussion, please contact Mr R Twigg, Curriculum Leader of English – rtwigg@saddleworthschool.org

What the school offers its staff

Working for Saddleworth 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.

Alongside Saddleworth the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and an MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England.

For further details please visithttps

//careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

We offer

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust.
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• Teachers’ career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent’s pension.

Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. For further information please refer to:

• the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Trust Vacancies to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date

19th June 2026 at 12pm

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Commitment to safeguarding

Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For further information please refer to: The Cranmer Education Trust’s

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section. The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.