Teacher of English - maternity cover
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | d94065cd-d354-403f-bef2-1f37602aed2b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
*Good Honours Degree or equivalent
*Qualified Teacher Status
*Recent relevant in-service training
*Strong classroom practitioner with the potential to develop personal teaching excellence
*Excellent understanding of highly effective pedagogy
*Secure knowledge of Programmes of Study for English across Key Stage 3 and 4
*Experience of a range of approaches to teaching and learning that promote positive studentrelationships and high achievement in an inclusive environment
*An understanding in the use of assessment and attainment information to improve practiceand raise standards
*An understanding of the needs of students and how to remove barriers to learning
*A knowledge of successful intervention strategies
*An understanding of the welfare of young people in all respects and the issues surroundingthe safeguarding of children and young people
What the school offers its staff
Working at MLP, staff have access to a number of benefits:
* Teacher Pension Scheme
* Teacher laptops
* Cycle to work scheme
* Wiltshire Awards scheme
* Benendon Healthcare scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* Employee assistance phone line - support with health, financial & legal issues
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trafalgar School at Downton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and online check before the appointment is confirmed. References from current employers will be taken for shortlisted candidates, employers may be contacted to gather further information. Without satisfactory references, an offer of employment will not be confirmed. Unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 must be declared.
*Good Honours Degree or equivalent
*Qualified Teacher Status
*Recent relevant in-service training
*Strong classroom practitioner with the potential to develop personal teaching excellence
*Excellent understanding of highly effective pedagogy
*Secure knowledge of Programmes of Study for English across Key Stage 3 and 4
*Experience of a range of approaches to teaching and learning that promote positive studentrelationships and high achievement in an inclusive environment
*An understanding in the use of assessment and attainment information to improve practiceand raise standards
*An understanding of the needs of students and how to remove barriers to learning
*A knowledge of successful intervention strategies
*An understanding of the welfare of young people in all respects and the issues surroundingthe safeguarding of children and young people
What the school offers its staff
Working at MLP, staff have access to a number of benefits:
* Teacher Pension Scheme
* Teacher laptops
* Cycle to work scheme
* Wiltshire Awards scheme
* Benendon Healthcare scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* Employee assistance phone line - support with health, financial & legal issues
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trafalgar School at Downton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and online check before the appointment is confirmed. References from current employers will be taken for shortlisted candidates, employers may be contacted to gather further information. Without satisfactory references, an offer of employment will not be confirmed. Unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 must be declared.