English Teacher

Empowering Learning Ltd; Cannock; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd. seeks a committed English Teacher to join a Cannock secondary school starting January 2027. The role is full-time, long-term, and the contract runs through Easter with potential extension through summer.

You will teach KS3/KS4 English, plan differentiated lessons, assess progress, and provide cover as needed. Candidates should have QTS or equivalent, strong classroom management, and be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS via Update Service.

Qualifications

• UK QTS or recognised equivalent required.
• Experience teaching English to KS3 and KS4; KS5 desirable.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to deliver effective lesson cover when needed.
• Safeguarding Level 1 trained or willingness to obtain.
• Enhanced DBS registered on Update Service (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons at KS3 and KS4.
• Assess, monitor, and support student progress.
• Provide cover for other lessons as required across the school.
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Contribute to the wider school community and departmental development

Skills

QTS / Qualified Teacher Status

KS3/KS4 English teaching

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Lesson cover delivery

Safeguarding Level 1 awareness

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent

Job description

English Teacher Job Vacancy

English Teacher role in: Cannock

Starting date: Jan 2027

Salary: MPS1 - UPS3 per day, DOE

Temporary Contract: Long-term cover

Full-Time Vacancy: Monday to Friday

English Teacher Specification

We are currently recruiting for a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join a secondary school in Cannock to start in January 2027. This is a full-time, long-term role until Easter and most likely until summer holidays.

Essential Requirements:

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent qualification
• Experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential)
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and deliver effective lesson cover when needed
• Safeguarding Level 1 trained (support available if required)
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons at KS3 and KS4
• Assess, monitor, and support student progress
• Provide cover for other lessons as required across the school
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management
• Contribute to the wider school community and departmental development