Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Are you an outstanding teacher with strong subject knowledge?

Stepney All Saints is an outstanding (OFSTED, October 2021), inner-city Church of England School. Our vision is that ‘we will achieve excellence and inspire generations, the All Saints Way’. We are proud to be a truly comprehensive and inclusive school. We take pride in our ethos of academic excellence, inclusivity, exceptionally high standards of achievement and behaviour and tolerance and respect for all.

The role

Stepney All Saints School is seeking a well-qualified and committed Teacher of English to join the school on a fixed-term, maternity cover basis.

The successful candidate will teach English to students across the school, planning and delivering engaging lessons that enable every student to fulfil their potential.

In addition to academic responsibilities, the role includes contributing to the pastoral life of the school.

About you

We are looking for a well-qualified individual, with a degree in English who can teach both Language and Literature from KS3 to A Level. There is a great deal of support within the department and through the School’s Professional Studies programme for people looking to continue their early career in teaching.

The English Department 

The English Department is highly qualified, creative and committed to excellence in teaching and learning. We foster enthusiasm for literature within and beyond the classroom, encouraging ambitious wider reading. The department supports a rich extra-curricular programme that includes theatre trips, museum visits, university lectures, creative writing workshops and book groups.

We will offer you:

A school rated as outstanding by Ofsted in October 2021
A vibrant, multi-cultural environment
A school with exceptional progress and attainment
An induction and support programme widely recognised for outstanding practice
Continuous Professional Development to develop you as a leader
A calm and orderly school based upon high standards of behaviour and an ethos of trust and care
An induction and support programme widely recognised for outstanding practice
Early finishes on Thursday and Friday

The successful teacher will be available to join this secondary school in September 2026 on a full-time, maternity cover basis and will be working alongside a team of influential and dedicated teachers that truly get the best out of their students.

Personal attributes

Our staff and students have already identified their ideal candidate:

You are an outstanding teacher
You are committed to working with staff and students to help them achieve their potential
You have an unshakeable belief that all children deserve an outstanding education

Salary & Benefits

Main / Upper Pay Scale

Location

Stepney All Saints School
Stepney Way
London
Tower Hamlets
E1 0RH

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

9:00am on 20 March 2026 - email a completed application form to hr@stepneyallsaints.school, or apply on TES - Interviews will be held on either 26 or 27 March 2026

We reserve the right to close the advert early, should a suitable candidate be found. The advert may also be reopened, to allow for a suitably large pool of candidates. Applicants from previous adverts may still be considered.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job reference: English