Teacher of English; Maternity Cover

• Employer: Success for All Educational Trust
• Reference: SFAET/26/345020

Closing on 08/10/2026 at 12:00

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Temporary | Full Time/Part Time

Full Time hours per week. Part time for the right candidate.

REDDEN COURT SCHOOL

Committed to Success for All

Cotswold Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex RM3 0TS

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Redden Court School is a member of the Success for All Educational Trust

Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Grade: Teacher Main Scale (Outer London)

Hours: Full Time or part time for the right candidate

Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Start Date: January 2027

“Pupils are proud to attend this school. They say it is friendly, warm and safe. Pupils have respectful relationships with teachers.”

“Teachers are enthusiastic subject experts. They check pupils’ understanding often. Pupils’ work and attitudes to learning reflect teachers’ high expectations.”

“Pupils flourish here. They work hard in class and take their education seriously”

“The provision for pupils’ wider development is exceptionally well thought through”

“Leaders have high expectations of all pupils’ achievement”

“The behaviour of pupils is exemplary. Pupils are motivated by rewards for showing their positive attitudes, such as trying hard in class or being helpful around the school. They are polite and respectful and readily celebrate their peers’ successes”

Ofsted

An opportunity has arisen to join this high achieving, successful, well-ordered and caring mixed comprehensive school for students aged eleven to sixteen in which students have very positive attitudes towards their learning and are supported fully in all aspects of wellbeing.

At Redden Court School we prioritise the development of outstanding teaching and learning alongside wellbeing. All members of the school community are cared for, valued and listened to, we support and challenge our students to aspire to be the very best that they can be; enabling them to be responsible, capable and ambitious citizens. We have the highest expectations of our students and staff.

We invest in our staff to help them to become the best possible teachers they can be. There are excellent opportunities for people who work hard. Effort is often recognised in career development. Many who came to us as NQTs now have substantial leadership roles. Our CPD programme and collegiate approach are highly effective.

If you are an inspiring, enthusiastic Teacher of English who recognises that the best
practitioners always want to improve, we would like to talk to you. This is an exciting
opportunity to be part of a forward thinking school that celebrates success for all; developing the talents of students and staff alike.

Our English Faculty is an innovative team of 10 who have a wealth of experience and expertise in the fundamental areas of English Language, Literature, Film Studies, Drama and Journalism. We pride ourselves on sharing our love of literary traditions and writers’ craft with the aim of enthusing our students too.

We have dedicated English classrooms including a Library that is well stocked with engaging and aspirational reads. The successful candidate must be able to teach Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 English to an outstanding standard. We are a collegiate team who are intent on creating a dynamic learning journey within English and are keen to welcome a colleague who will embrace creative teaching and learning.

It is expected that the candidate has experience of teaching both English Language and Literature. We will gladly accept applications from ECTs, recently qualified and experienced teachers. The ability to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and to consistently teach inspirational lessons within this highly committed faculty is essential.

We will gladly…