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Teacher of English Vacancy (maternity cover) | Madani Girls School Madani Girls School is seeking a talented, ambitious, and inspirational Teacher of English to join our thriving English and Literacy Department on a maternity cover basis. As we continue our journey towards excellence and world-class education, we are looking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated practitioner who is passionate about delivering outstanding teaching and learning. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking school where innovation, aspiration, and student success are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applications from candidates with the drive, enthusiasm, and commitment to make a positive impact during this period of maternity cover and contribute to our ongoing success. Our most recent inspections for both, Madani Girls and Madani Boys School were graded as ‘Good’, with many exemplary and outstanding elements. Our latest summer key performance information demonstrates that both of our schools are amongst the very best schools in the city of Leicester, Leicestershire, and the region in terms of progress and attainment and in the top percentiles in the DfE's published table of schools in the country overall. The vision for our Federation is clear - Sustained world-class education & care that enables ALL learners to reach their personal excellence, equipped with the skills, identity, HEART values, character and leadership to contribute to the local community, British society & the world wholeheartedly. The successful candidate will be committed to providing high quality teaching and care that enables every child and young person to reach their potential, regardless of background. Through the curriculum the successful candidate will enable every learner access to powerful knowledge that is intelligently planned and is uniquely ambitious. School: Madani Girls School Closing date for applying: Friday 2nd October 2026 at 9.00am Salary range: ITT*/ NQT/ MPR/ UPR Interviews: WC 5th October 2026 Shortlisting: Friday 2nd October 2026 Start Date: January 2027 Contract type: This role is offered on a fixed-term maternity cover basis and will terminate upon the return of the substantive post holder.
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