English Teacher - Telford - September 2025

Aspire People; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Telford is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher to join their successful department from September 2025. This full-time position is suitable for both experienced educators and ECTs passionate about delivering high-quality English education. Responsibilities include planning and delivering lessons, assessing student progress, and contributing to curriculum development. The school offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

A welcoming and inclusive school environment

Well-resourced English department

Supportive leadership team

Strong professional development opportunities

Commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge of the English curriculum.
• Proven track record of high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons.
• Monitor and assess student progress.
• Maintain high expectations for behavior and achievement.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Track record of high-quality teaching

Commitment to professional development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Vacancy: English Teacher
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of English to join our dedicated and successful English department from September 2025. This is a permanent, full-time position, suitable for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with a passion for delivering high-quality English education.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will be joining a strong and collaborative department committed to inspiring a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking in all students. There may also be the opportunity to teach at Key Stage 5, depending on experience and departmental needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging, challenging, and differentiated English lessons

Monitor and assess student progress in line with school and national standards

Maintain high expectations for behavior, achievement, and personal development

Contribute to curriculum development and departmental improvement

Support the wider school ethos through pastoral and enrichment activities

Person Specification:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Strong subject knowledge and a clear understanding of the English curriculum

A proven track record of high-quality teaching or successful teaching practice (for ECTs)

Excellent organisational and communication skills

A commitment to professional development and reflective practice

We Offer:

A welcoming and inclusive school environment

A well-resourced English department with modern facilities

A supportive leadership team and strong professional development opportunities

A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance

Opportunities for career progression within a growing and ambitious school

Join Us:
Be part of a school that values creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning. Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ECT, we'd love to hear from you.

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.