Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) at Wellfield School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WS/38097

Location

North Road East, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX

Contract Type

Maternity Cover

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS-UPS

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 19th Apr, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

MPS-UPS

Wellfield School

The English department at Wellfield School are an innovative and creative team who are passionate about improving the outcomes for pupils through research-led pedagogy and continuous professional development. Our passion for improving standards is evident in our participation in various projects with the EEF and Shotton Research School.

The English curriculum at Wellfield School aims to educate, empower and equip students with a passion for knowledge and an intellectual curiosity that extends beyond the classroom. Building on the National Curriculum for KS3, students in Year 7 to 9 follow the English Mastery programme. This comprises of ‘Literary Heritage’ lessons in which students study canonical texts chosen for their position within literary history. In addition to this, students have dedicated ‘Mastery Writing’ lessons which include discreet grammar teaching to improve the precision of our writing, building upon their knowledge from KS2. In KS4, students study AQA English Language and AQA English Literature.

Alongside the English curriculum, we have recently invested in our library which offers all students a wealth of engaging and stimulating reading materials. Reading is a core part of our school day at Wellfield School and our school librarian and English department are constantly seeking new ways to foster a love of reading.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Teacher of English to cover maternity leave, who possesses the skills and dedication to teach English across both key stages and contribute to the wider ethos of Wellfield School.

You will be expected to demonstrate:

A passion for and commitment to the subject
Interest in educational research and curriculum development
The ability to work within a highly supportive and positive team
A commitment to raise achievement for all student

This is an exciting opportunity to join Wellfield School and access a wealth of development opportunities and professional development. The school is part of New College Durham Academies Trust and as this trust grows, we seek to develop our staff as our greatest asset.

Informal visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Ms K Jobes to arrange this at k.jobes@wellfieldschool.net.