Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

The Trust is seeking to appoint a committed and talented Teacher of English. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner and be enthusiastic about the achievement of students in this subject.

The ability to consistently teach inspirational lessons will be supported by our fit for purpose facilities and resources and excellent training and development opportunities on offer.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. We welcomed three further secondary schools in Derby to the Trust in 2021 and opened Bluecoat Trent Academy, a secondary Free School in Nottingham in September 2021. The Trust now comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, Bluecoat Trent Academy, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Community School, Alvaston Moor Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students that they are required to work with.

The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

Contract & hours: Temporary (maternity cover), part-time (0.6).

In return, we can offer:

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions

• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice

• Access to Teachers’ Pensions schemes

• Access to discounted travel schemes

• Cycle to work scheme

• Comprehensive training and support

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

• Eye care voucher scheme

• Free flu vaccine

• Access to e-learning and development

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit

Closing date: 5.00pm on Sunday 12 th April 2026

Interview date: TBC

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.