Part Time English Teacher

Part Time English Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Location: Lewisham, South East London

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Maternity Cover - Full Academic Year

Working Pattern: Part time (3 days per week - days to be confirmed)

Salary: Paid to scale

Overview

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive co educational all through academy school in Lewisham, looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic English Teacher to join from September 2026 on a maternity cover contract for the full academic year. This opportunity is for an educator passionate about contributing to a supportive school community that prides itself on high standards and student achievement across all key stages.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across relevant key stages (KS3-KS4 and potentially KS5 depending on experience).
• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Mark students' work and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Support students' academic progress and development.
• Collaborate with colleagues within a well established English department.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have recent UK classroom experience teaching English.
• Strong subject knowledge and passion for English literature and language.
• Experience with planning and marking is essential.
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to engage learners of all abilities.
• A proactive and flexible approach to teaching.
• You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview.

What's on Offer

• A supportive and forward thinking school environment.
• Opportunity to work within a well resourced department.
• Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience).
• Potential for future opportunities within the school.

Contact

Emily Baker

Telephone: l Ext 1052

Equal Opportunities

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

Compliance

• The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).
• If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Additional Information

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.