Teacher of English RE - Blythe Bridge High School & Sixth Form

Teacher of English with RE (Fixed term maternity cover, September 2026)

Part‑time working 22.75 hours (0.7 FTE).
Salary
: MS1 to UPS3 £ 32,916 to £51,048 per annum.
Actual salary
: £23,041.20 to £35,733.60 per annum.

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, Blythe Bridge High School & Sixth Form is seeking an inspirational and dedicated teacher of English to join our evolving organisation. The successful candidate will join a team of inspirational professionals, will be well‑qualified and have the vision and energy to inspire and motivate young people.

They will teach KS3 English, with some KS3 RE.

Teach KS3 English and deliver some KS3 Religious Education in a supportive, engaging classroom environment.

• An effective centralised detention system
• Sensible reporting and assessment procedures
• Shared resources and structured schemes of learning and curriculum plans
• Opportunities for individual CPD

• A well‑equipped staffroom
• Team building through a competitive house system
• Free car parking
• Access to a fitness suite and staff swim sessions
• Bike2
  
  Work scheme
• Electric car lease scheme

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

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John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre‑employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.