Head of English (Maternity Cover)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1NH |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 90c87ed7-d5a0-46b3-9e69-780ac2e7dc8a |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
This maternity cover post is a crucial one to the school. The current successful Head of Department has overseen some impressive GCSE results. In 2025, 82% of students achieved a Grade 4+ in English and 67% achieved a Grade 5+; both well above national averages. You will lead a team of five other teachers. You must be able to design and implement an exciting curriculum for teachers to deliver, with inspiring lessons for all ages and abilities within the subject. The job description will give you further details about what we require.
What the school offers its staff
Limehurst Academy is an exciting place to work and learn. Our school motto is Achievement in a Caring Environment. You will see when you visit the school and talk to the students, teachers, support staff and governors that we are passionate about what we do: getting the best out of every child whatever their abilities, interests or ambitions. We have high aspirations for everyone who is part of our community whether student or member of staff. With this caring ethos we are looking for skilled staff to join us who have a clear passion for helping young people achieve the absolute best they can. We are proud to be a member of the East Midlands Education Trust.
At Limehurst, we aim to deliver the highest quality teaching, which encourages greater student responsibility and independence in their learning. We aim to understand quickly the changing needs of each individual in our care and prepare them for the next stage of their education. We challenge and support them to succeed beyond what they believe they are capable of in an environment where students feel safe and relationships are good. We provide them with exciting learning opportunities both in the classroom and beyond that will engage and motivate them so that they will want to come to school. We join with them in celebrating their successes.
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
If you would like further information and require an informal conversation or visit, please telephone or email our school office via 01509 263444 orOffice@limehurst.org.uk.
he successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
The deadline for submission of applications is of 9.00am on Tuesday 24th February 2026.
Interviews will be held shortly after this date.
However, we reserve the right to call suitable applicants for interview before the closing date.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
This maternity cover post is a crucial one to the school. The current successful Head of Department has overseen some impressive GCSE results. In 2025, 82% of students achieved a Grade 4+ in English and 67% achieved a Grade 5+; both well above national averages. You will lead a team of five other teachers. You must be able to design and implement an exciting curriculum for teachers to deliver, with inspiring lessons for all ages and abilities within the subject. The job description will give you further details about what we require.
What the school offers its staff
Limehurst Academy is an exciting place to work and learn. Our school motto is Achievement in a Caring Environment. You will see when you visit the school and talk to the students, teachers, support staff and governors that we are passionate about what we do: getting the best out of every child whatever their abilities, interests or ambitions. We have high aspirations for everyone who is part of our community whether student or member of staff. With this caring ethos we are looking for skilled staff to join us who have a clear passion for helping young people achieve the absolute best they can. We are proud to be a member of the East Midlands Education Trust.
At Limehurst, we aim to deliver the highest quality teaching, which encourages greater student responsibility and independence in their learning. We aim to understand quickly the changing needs of each individual in our care and prepare them for the next stage of their education. We challenge and support them to succeed beyond what they believe they are capable of in an environment where students feel safe and relationships are good. We provide them with exciting learning opportunities both in the classroom and beyond that will engage and motivate them so that they will want to come to school. We join with them in celebrating their successes.
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
If you would like further information and require an informal conversation or visit, please telephone or email our school office via 01509 263444 orOffice@limehurst.org.uk.
he successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
The deadline for submission of applications is of 9.00am on Tuesday 24th February 2026.
Interviews will be held shortly after this date.
However, we reserve the right to call suitable applicants for interview before the closing date.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.