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Drama and English Teacher - 1 year maternity cover

Job title: Drama and English Teacher - 1 year maternity cover
Contract type: Temporary
Location: Bolton
Industry: Secondary
Salary: £140 - £190 per day + depending on exp
Reference: 0000302826_1745398752
Contact name: Aspire People Limited
Contact email: Kat@aspirepeople.co.uk

Job description

English/Drama Teacher - Maternity Cover - Bolton

📍 Location: Bolton
📅 Start Date: 1st September 2025
📆 Duration: One Year (Maternity Cover)
💼 Position Type: Full-Time

Aspire People Manchester are proud to be working in partnership with a wonderful and very well respected all-girls secondary school in Bolton, to find an inspiring and enthusiastic English/Drama Teacher to join their team from 1st September 2025 for a one-year maternity cover contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and ambitious school that prides itself on empowering young women through a rich curriculum and a vibrant school community.

✨ About the Role:
You'll be delivering engaging and dynamic lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 in both English and Drama, with access to excellent resources and a dedicated performing arts space. The ideal candidate will bring energy, creativity, and a passion for both subjects, with a focus on fostering confidence and creativity in the classroom.

✅ The Ideal Candidate:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
(ideally in either Performing Arts, Drama, or English or Communications)

Experience teaching English and/or Drama at KS3 and KS4

A passion for inspiring young learners and a commitment to their academic and personal development

Strong classroom management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

A team player who's happy to get involved in the wider life of the school

🌈 What We Offer:

A welcoming, supportive school environment with a focus on staff well-being

Competitive daily rates of pay

Ongoing support from me and the Aspire People team throughout your placement

Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, values-driven school


If you're an experienced English or Drama teacher - or an ECT with a flair for performance and a love of literature - I'd love to hear from you!

📩 To apply, send your CV or give me a call at Aspire People to chat more about the role O794O 8OO 589

Let's get you into a role you'll love!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

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