English Teacher

Aspire People; Cannock; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunities

Access to Staffordshire schools

Support from local consultant

Competitive pay rates

Fast compliance

£100 joining fee upon registration and

Up to £250 referral fee

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting an enthusiastic English Teacher to join a Cannock school for an October 2026 start. This full-time, long-term position offers stability and the opportunity to make a real difference to pupils and the wider school.

You will teach KS3 and KS4 English, plan engaging lessons, differentiate for all learners, assess progress and prepare pupils for GCSE examinations. A QTS and strong subject knowledge are essential, with excellent classroom and behaviour management skills

Qualifications

• QTS and strong English knowledge
• Experience teaching KS3 and KS4 English
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management
• Passion for supporting pupils to reach potential

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons
• Teach across KS3 and KS4
• Prepare pupils for GCSE examinations
• Differentiate lessons for all learners
• Assess and monitor pupil progress
• Build relationships with pupils
• Collaborate with colleagues and school team
• Contribute to wider life of the school

Skills

English teaching

KS3 & KS4

Behaviour management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

English Teacher - Cannock - October 2026

Full-time, long-term opportunity. Starting October 2026. We are recruiting an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher to join a school based in Cannock. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate English teacher looking for a new role within a supportive school environment. The position offers the potential for a long-term assignment, making it ideal for a teacher looking for stability and the opportunity to make a real difference to pupils.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons
• Teach across KS3 and KS4
• Prepare pupils effectively for GCSE examinations
• Differentiated lessons to meet the needs of all learners
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and achievement
• Assess and monitor pupil progress
• Build positive relationships with pupils
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider school team
• Contribute to the wider life of the school

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong subject knowledge in English
• Experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to inspire and engage pupils
• A positive and professional approach
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential

Benefits

• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Access to schools across Staffordshire
• Support from a knowledgeable local consultant
• Competitive rates of pay
• Fast and efficient compliance
• A £100 joining fee when you register and successfully work through Aspire People
• Up to £250 referral fee for successful teacher referrals

Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

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.