English Teacher

Aspire People; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100 joining fee

Up to £250 referral payment

Excellent local school opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting an English Teacher for a full-time position in Staffordshire Moorlands, starting September 2026. You will deliver engaging and challenging lessons across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 experience desirable, and work to raise literacy, analytical and communication skills.

The role requires QTS or equivalent, with strong classroom and behaviour management, a passion for English, and the ability to inspire and engage pupils.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching English in a secondary school.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A genuine passion for English and education.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and engage students.
• Commitment to achieving excellent outcomes for pupils.
• ECTs are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and challenging English lessons.
• Support students to develop literacy, analytical and communication skills.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Inspire students

Motivational teaching

Good communication

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Experience teaching English in secondary school

Job description

THE ROLE

Position: English Teacher

Location: Staffordshire Moorlands

Start: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Teaching: KS3 & KS4

KS5: Experience desirable

Potential: Opportunity for a permanent position

You will be responsible for delivering engaging and challenging English lessons, supporting students to develop their literacy, analytical and communication skills, while creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience teaching English within a secondary school
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A genuine passion for English and education
• The ability to inspire, motivate and engage students
• Commitment to achieving excellent outcomes for pupils
• ECTs are welcome to apply

WHY ASPIRE PEOPLE?

I'm entering my 15th academic year with Aspire People and have built long-standing relationships with schools across Staffordshire, meaning I can offer access to a wide range of local opportunities.

As an Aspire People candidate, you can benefit from:

• £100 joining fee
• Up to £250 referral payment
• Excellent local school opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities
• Potential permanent placements

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