English Teacher - Trafford | 4 Days a Week | Maternity Cover

English Teacher - Trafford

November 2026 onwards | Maternity Cover | 4 days per week

Tradewind Recruitment are hiring!

Are you an enthusiastic English Teacher looking for a new opportunity from November 2026?

We're working with a successful 11-16 boys' academy in Trafford that is looking for a passionate English Teacher to join its team on a four-day-per-week basis as maternity cover. You'll teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4, through to GCSE, with Fridays free.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a calm, purposeful school where high expectations, positive relationships and a rich wider curriculum are at the heart of school life.

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will:

Teach engaging and challenging English Language and Literature lessons across KS3 and KS4 Inspire students through your enthusiasm, creativity and passion for English Create a positive classroom environment where students are encouraged to achieve their potential Build strong relationships with students and contribute positively to the wider school community Work as part of a supportive and motivated teaching team Teach four days per week - Monday to Thursday, with no Friday teaching commitmentECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

About the School

This is a successful 11-16 academy for boys, with a strong reputation for providing a calm, focused and purposeful learning environment.

The school benefits from:

Strong, united senior leadership and a motivated teaching and support team High expectations for all students, underpinned by a values-driven culture A calm and safe atmosphere, with consistently good behaviour and orderly conduct A rich and diverse co-curricular programme designed to develop character and inspire students A clear commitment to supporting students to achieve academically and personallyIf you're looking for a school where you can focus on teaching, build positive relationships with students and become part of a committed team, this could be the opportunity for you.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this English Teacher role, you will need:

QTS or QTLS Recent experience teaching KS3 English, supported by professional references The ability to teach English Language and Literature through to GCSE A confident and engaging approach to classroom management An Enhanced DBS Disclosure, with Overseas Police Clearances where applicable Professional references and a full employment/education history on your CV, including explanations for any employment gaps The legal right to work in the UK without restrictions

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

When you register with Tradewind, you'll benefit from:

Competitive rates of pay - we attract some of the best education talent and reward our teachers accordingly 2,500+ free CPD courses through our partnership with The National College Full interview preparation and support to help you feel confident and prepared Lesson planning support - our support doesn't stop once we secure your placement A straightforward online portal for timesheets and availability Weekly pay through our in-house payroll team Flexible holiday pay options - choose to receive it with your weekly pay or bank it for the school holidays A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward Free social and networking events where you can connect with fellow education professionals Support from our friendly and experienced Manchester education team A 5-star Google rating - search Tradewind Recruitment Manchester to see what our candidates say!

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you.

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Get in touch today to find out more about this English Teacher maternity cover opportunity in Trafford, starting November 2026