English Teacher - Pelsall

Aspire People; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking an experienced English Teacher for a short-term placement in the Walsall area starting in January. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of teaching experience and be comfortable with planning, delivery, and marking. The role involves teaching English across KS3 and KS4 in a supportive and structured environment, ensuring high expectations and strong leadership presence. Interested candidates should apply for further details.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience teaching English long‑term.
• Comfortable working in a structured, high‑expectations environment.

Responsibilities

• Full teaching responsibility, including planning and marking.
• Supportive on‑site leadership and pastoral structures.

Skills

Teaching English across KS3 and KS4

Planning and marking

Calm, resilient, and consistent classroom presence

Confident with delivery

Education

QTS preferred

Job description

English Teacher - Short-Term Placement (6 Weeks)

Secondary School Walsall Area January Start

We are working with a large, well-established secondary academy in the Walsall area to appoint an English specialist for a 6-week placement from January. This is a forward-thinking academy within a national multi-academy trust, known for clear behaviour systems, strong leadership presence, and a structured approach to teaching and learning. The school serves a diverse community and places a strong emphasis on consistency, routines, and high expectations.

The Role

• Teaching English across KS3 and KS4
• Full teaching responsibility, including planning and marking
• Well‑resourced English department with shared schemes of work
• Supportive on‑site leadership and pastoral structures
• Clear behaviour policy that is consistently applied across the school

The Ideal Candidate

• QTS preferred, however the school is open to strong instructors
• Minimum 6 months' experience teaching English long‑term
• Confident with planning, delivery, and marking
• Calm, resilient, and consistent classroom presence
• Comfortable working in a structured, high‑expectations environment

What to Expect

• A busy but well‑organised school day
• Pupils who respond well to clear boundaries and routine
• Strong senior leadership visibility
• A professional, no‑nonsense culture focused on progress and outcomes

This role would suit

• An experienced supply or long‑term English teacher
• An instructor looking to gain experience in a large academy setting
• Someone seeking a short, defined placement with clear expectations

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for further details and a confidential discussion.

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.