English Teacher

Empowering Learning Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd in Cannock is seeking a passionate English Teacher to start January 2027. This full-time, long-term role covers English Language and Literature across Key Stages, with additional cover duties as needed to maintain continuity of learning.

You will join a secondary school team, contribute to departmental development, and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons from KS3 to KS4. A QTS is required and experience in managing behaviour is essential; safeguarding and DBS checks

Qualifications

• 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.

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 departmental development and wider school community.

Skills

KS3/KS4 teaching

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Cover lesson delivery

DBS Update Service

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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.

The successful applicant will teach English Language and English Literature across all Key Stages. In addition to delivering high-quality English lessons, the role will include providing cover for other subjects when required, ensuring continuity of learning across the school.

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