English Teacher (Maternity Cover)

English Teacher (Maternity Cover)

• Academy: Outwood Academy Haydock
• Start Date: January 2026
• Salary (Actual Salary): M1 - U3
• Working Pattern:  Full time with part time considered

About The Academy:

Outwood Academy Haydock is an 11-16 academy, based in the former mining village of Haydock, within the large Merseyside town of St Helens, and we are proud to say that our recent OFSTED inspection in September 2024 cited that the school is ‘good’ in all areas and that we all “share a moral purpose to always put our students first”.  Part of the Outwood Family since 2022, we are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child.  We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.  We are proud of our curriculum, which is designed to stretch and enrich our students’ experience, and coupled with our relentless focus on learning ensures everyone has the right to learn.  We believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching.  With a holistic view of education, we aim to create a safe and secure learning community that encourages healthy and sustainable lifestyles and empowers students to pursue career pathways they will find stimulating and deeply rewarding.

About The Department:

The English Department at Outwood Academy Haydock is an innovative and successful department. You'll join a dedicated team of expert teachers, passionate about delivering outstanding lessons within our department. Our enthusiastic educators are further supported by our highly skilled and experienced English Directors, providing continuous CPD and individual support.

The department boasts an exceptionally well-resourced and culturally rich curriculum, featuring cutting-edge classroom technologies that empower teachers to deliver dynamic and inspiring learning experiences. We nurture a close-knit and supportive team environment — a true family dedicated to maximising the potential of every student and equipping them with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the future.

We are a highly successful department that has made significant improvements in recent years, with our most recent results above national averages. We continue to develop our curriculum, ensuring students are exposed to a variety of texts and ideas to broaden their perspective and cultural capital and place a huge emphasis on the love of reading.

We are now seeking to appoint another vibrant and dynamic English Teacher to join our fantastic team. We are totally committed to providing the very best education for every child, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive learning environment. We aim to instil a love of English and reading and a desire for knowledge in every child in our care.

As we continue to improve and progress, help to take us to the next level.

Our Commitment:

As a member of the Outwood Family of Schools, we believe in putting Students First, raising standards, and transforming lives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

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For further information or to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact Alison Roberts, Head of English, by email at a.roberts@haydock.outwood.com who will be happy to assist. 

What will we do for you? 

• A competitive salary with pay progression 
• A fantastic pension and additional benefits  
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one 
• Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme 
• Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and  much more (for teaching roles)

Further information on employee benefits can be found here.

To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please click here.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.