Teacher of English part time maternity cover

January 2027 (subject to pre-start checks)

Fixed term contract until 31 August 2027

0.6 FTE

Teachers Main or Upper Pay Scale

With a pay award pending

Twynham School and The Grange School (collectively known as ‘Twynham TGS’)

Yes

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Teacher of English to join our highly successful English department at Twynham School on a temporary basis. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a high‑performing subject area and to contribute to our shared vision for excellence.

The role will be predominantly based at Twynham School, but our English departments at Twynham and The Grange School (TGS) work closely together, planning curriculum and assessment and sharing our approach to teaching and learning. As separate schools within a federation, colleagues benefit from the best of both worlds: the stability of Twynham’s established success and the energy of TGS’s rapid improvement journey.

In fact, TGS was recognised as one of the top 35 most improved schools nationally in 2024. This collaboration offers a fantastic opportunity to work with colleagues across two schools and two different contexts, providing excellent professional development.

This post would suit a colleague in the early stages of their career who is looking for a role that offers outstanding experience and future career opportunities. At Twynham TGS we are proud of our strong culture of collaboration and professional growth. Colleagues benefit from regular coaching, and access to a wide range of CPD opportunities designed to support you at every stage of your career.

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and ambitious colleague to join a thriving federation and to play a key role in shaping the future of English teaching across Christchurch.

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
• An exceptional CPD offer from teacher training and the ECT framework through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
• The opportunity to work with wonderful young people
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme

The staff at Twynham School truly know my child and have supported them at every stage of their educational journey.

Twynham School sets high expectations for behaviour and academic success, all within a caring and supportive environment.

I feel safe at Twynham School.

I am supported and challenged to be the best I can be.

I love the wide variety of extracurricular activities available

I feel valued as part of a collaborative team, both within Twynham School and across our Trust.

There are fantastic opportunities for professional…