English Teacher- Sandwell

Aspire People; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education recruitment agency is seeking dedicated English Teachers to inspire students and foster a love for literature. This role offers flexibility with opportunities ranging from day-to-day assignments to long-term placements, catering to both experienced educators and Early Career Teachers. Join a supportive network of schools and enjoy personalized consultant assistance, competitive pay, and professional development resources. If you're passionate about teaching and shaping young minds, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible opportunities

Continued professional development

Transparent and supportive service

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is required.
• Experience teaching English in UK secondary schools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3 and KS4 English, planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Assess and monitor student progress while contributing to school community.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Passion for Teaching

Safeguarding Commitment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Aspire People - English Teacher Opportunities

Aspire People, a leading education recruitment agency, is partnering with secondary schools across Sandwell to recruit dedicated, passionate, and skilled English Teachers for the academic year starting September 2025.

We offer flexible opportunities to suit your availability, whether you're seeking day-to-day assignments, short-term placements, or long-term roles. Whether you're an experienced educator or an ECT (Early Career Teacher), if you have a passion for literature, language, and developing young minds, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

1. Teach KS3 and KS4 English (KS5 opportunities available in some schools)
2. Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and effective English lessons
3. Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
4. Contribute to the broader school community and support extracurricular activities
5. Uphold high standards of behaviour and academic excellence in the classroom

What We're Looking For:

1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
2. Experience teaching English in UK secondary schools (placements accepted for ECTs)
3. Excellent classroom management and communication skills
4. A genuine passion for teaching and inspiring students
5. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare

Why Aspire People?

• Long-standing relationships with a wide network of schools across Birmingham
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Competitive rates of pay and flexible opportunities
• Continued professional development and training resources
• Transparent and supportive service from a trusted agency

Be part of shaping young minds through the power of language and literature. If you're an experienced English teacher, we'd love to hear from you!

If you have any questions, please contact us!

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and relevant safeguarding training.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils, and all candidates must share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.