Teacher of English Maternity Cover

Required for January or sooner if available. Stopsley High School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, high quality teacher of English for one year to cover maternity.

The successful candidate will be joining an energetic, forward thinking and highly ambitious team.

They will demonstrate real enthusiasm for teaching English, underpinned by strong subject pedagogy and a willingness to work to make an already established department even stronger with a full programme of CPD and ECT support available.

Since joining the Middlesex Learning Trust in September 2021, Stopsley High School has undergone a significant period of transformation and improvement. The school has benefited from strong collaboration across the Trust, access to high-quality professional development, and opportunities to share and develop best practice with colleagues across partner schools.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2026 recognised the substantial progress made by the school. Inspectors highlighted the strength of our inclusive culture, personal development programme, pastoral care, safeguarding arrangements and leadership. Pupils described the school as a place where they feel safe, supported and valued, and where ambitions are encouraged through the school's core values of Ambition, Endeavour and Success.

At Stopsley High School, we are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment for both students and staff. As part of the Middlesex Learning Trust, colleagues benefit from a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities, including:

• Access to outstanding facilities in our purpose-built school, opened in 2016, including a staff fitness suite available free of charge.

• A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff, alongside personalised and high-quality continuing professional development opportunities.

• A collaborative and supportive staff team, with opportunities for peer coaching and professional learning across the Trust.

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

• Access to excellent teacher training provision through the Trust's highly regarded SCITT programme, based at The Compton School.

• Clear career progression pathways and a strong track record of internal promotion across the Trust.

• The chance to work within a school recognised for its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral support and positive relationships between staff and students.

• Excellent public transport and road links, providing easy access to London, the wider UK and Europe.

Joining Stopsley High School means becoming part of a welcoming, ambitious and forward-thinking community that is committed to continuous improvement and achieving the very best outcomes for all young people.

Applications will be considered for interview as they are received, so early submission is recommended. We would be happy to welcome you for a tour of the school and to get more information before applying, if you would like to do this please contact recruitment@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk

Who are we?

Stopsley High School is part of Middlesex Learning Trust (MLT) - a Multi-Academy Trust consisting of 3 large secondary schools. The key purpose of MLT is to deliver the best possible education for our students, to enable them to maximise their progress, academically, socially and emotionally, ready to take their place in society as positive and successful adults. We are a modern, aspirational school that believes in the importance of unlocking each student’s potential. We achieve this by ensuring every student has the opportunity to grow and develop both inside and outside of the classroom.