Teacher

WMJobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stowlawn Primary School in Wolverhampton is seeking an inspiring Teacher to take on the English Lead role (TLR2). The position is full-time and permanent, ideally starting January 2027 (or earlier).

You will lead English across the school, contribute to middle leadership, and foster high expectations and inclusive learning in a nurturing environment. The school emphasises ambitious, inclusive curriculums and professional development, with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life

Qualifications

• Creative approach to teaching and delivering the curriculum.
• Proven track record of good or outstanding teaching.
• Experience in supporting behaviour and learning needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Aspirational for both staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead English across the school (TLR2) and contribute to middle leadership.
• Inspire and motivate learners with a creative, ambitious curriculum.

Skills

English leadership

Curriculum planning

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Creative teaching

Job description

Stowlawn Primary School,

Full time. Permanent. Required January 2027 (or earlier if possible).

Are you an inspiring and creative Teacher with a passion for English and a commitment to excellence in the classroom? We are seeking an outstanding classroom practitioner to join our vibrant and inclusive school as English Lead (TLR2) and become a key member of our middle leadership team.

At Stowlawn Primary School, our children are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our nurturing ethos, high expectations, and commitment to ensuring every child achieves and thrives. Our curriculum is ambitious, inclusive and designed to enable all pupils to succeed.

We are looking for a Teacher who:

• has a creative approach to teaching and delivering our curriculum that will inspire, challenge, and motivate all learners
• will contribute positively to the life of the school and its community by leading English across the school (not applicable for ECTS)
• has a proven track record planning and delivering good/outstanding teaching
• has high expectations in terms of children’s behaviour and learning
• has experience of working with children to support behaviour and learning needs
• can work effectively as a team member
• is aspirational for both themselves and their pupils

We can offer you:

• a warm, friendly school with fantastic children who enjoy learning
• a supportive, caring, and inclusive team of staff and governors who aspire to offer the very best learning experiences for our pupils
• a curriculum which provides exciting learning opportunities to meet the needs and interests of our learners
• excellent opportunities for further professional development
• a commitment to staff work / life balance and well being
• a fantastic learning environment

We strongly encourage visits to the school. Visits can be offered on the following days and times:

• Friday 25 September at 9am
• Tuesday 29 September at 4pm

Please ring the school for an appointment, or to speak to Kate Charles (Headteacher) for further information.

Stowlawn is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to receipt of suitable references and an Enhanced Disclosure check (enhanced with Barred list check) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.

Also, where applicable, further checks on staff who have lived or worked outside the UK for more than 3 months will be carried out. Stowlawn is committed to adhering to General Data Protection Regulations.

Shortlisting: Tuesday 6 October, 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews: Tuesday 13 October, 2026