English Teacher Maternity Cover

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council,

About Us
Everyone at Dormston has a pivotal role to play in creating a vibrant and dynamic school. We have high aspirations for pupils and staff alike and believe that if you try hard; the sky is the limit. We aim to inspire confident, motivated students who have a passion for learning and are fully equipped to contribute to society.

Our school was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2022 who commented on Dormston's "harmonious and cohesive community". Our school had a caring and positive culture that ensures everyone is supported and encouraged. Our school vision 'Knowledge is strength' threads seamlessly through all aspects of our school.

We are very aware that happy teachers make a happy school and therefore we nurture talent that inspires, motivates, and ignites young minds. All our teachers benefit from personalised professional development pathways as we aim to shape school leaders of the future.

The Role
English Teacher

Maternity Cover – Fixed Term Contract

Main to Upper Pay Range £32,916.00 – £51,048.00

Location: Dormston School, Mill Bank, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1SN

If you are looking to join a
strong, collegiate team who support and challenge each other
in a school that welcomes ideas to further support and engage our students, we would like to hear from you
.
The department comprises of 11 members of staff including a Head of English, Second in Department/KS4 Co-ordinator, KS3 Co-ordinator, Lead Teacher, Head of Literacy, Head of Year and Deputy Head of Year.

At GCSE Students study AQA English Language and Eduqas English Literature. Encouraging students to develop a passion for reading is a high priority at Dormston, and is embedded throughout the curriculum.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a candidate who has the ability to challenge, motivate and enthuse students to be part of something special and make a huge contribution in our school.

We would welcome applications from ECT's and more experienced teachers.

It really is worth seeing Dormston at its best during the working day and visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Otton, Head Teacher's PA if you would like to arrange a visit or for an informal discussion on

Closing date: Friday 5 December 2025
Interviews: TBA
Start Date: February 2026 – Exact start date TBC.
Dormston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance and qualification checks.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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Attached documents
English Teacher Job Description
English Teacher Person Specification