Teacher of English

Ash Green School; Ash Green; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ash Green is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join its team. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and a strong grasp of the curriculum to deliver engaging lessons. This full-time role focuses on nurturing student creativity and supporting their academic growth within a collaborative environment. A commitment to high educational standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Passionate and driven English teacher required.
• Deliver engaging lessons that foster a love of language and literature.
• Ability to connect with learners of all abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, effective English teaching.
• Nurture creativity and help students find their voice.
• Foster a supportive and collaborative learning environment.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Strong understanding of the curriculum

Ability to build professional relationships

Job description

Are you passionate about literature, language, and unlocking the power of words? Ash Green School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Teacher of English to join our thriving department. If you're ready to spark curiosity, nurture creativity, and help students find their voice, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Title: Teacher of English
Location: Ash Green School, Coventry
Salary: MPS - UPS £32,916 - £51,048
Start Date: Feb 2026 (approximately)
Contract Type: Maternity cover
Working Pattern: Full-time
Application Closing Date: 2nd November

About You: We are seeking a passionate and driven English teacher to join our team at Ash Green School. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering engaging and thought-provoking lessons that ignite curiosity and cultivate a lifelong appreciation for language and literature. With strong subject expertise, creativity, and the ability to connect with learners of all abilities, you will play a key role in helping every student reach their full potential.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• A strong understanding of the curriculum and subject-specific requirements, enabling them to deliver high-quality, effective English teaching.
• The ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with both students and parents, fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.

About the English Department: The English Department at Ash Green School is a cornerstone of the curriculum, forming one of the six key learning teams that shape the academic journey of every student. English is taught across all key stages - KS3, KS4, and KS5 - with a strong emphasis on developing confident, articulate, and literate learners.

Led by experienced subject specialists, the department is committed to fostering a love of literature and language. Students benefit from a carefully sequenced curriculum, regular assessment, and targeted interventions that support progress and stretch achievement. Innovative teaching strategies, including knowledge organisers, low-stakes testing, and retrieval practice, are embedded to ensure deep and lasting learning.

About Ash Green School: At Ash Green School, our G.R.A.C.E values, Global citizenship, Resilience, Aspiration, Creativity, and Excellence, are at the core of everything we do. These values shape not only our ambitious curriculum and high expectations for students, but also the way we work together as a staff team.

We are proud of our strong sense of community, where staff, students, and families support one another and celebrate achievements together. Teamwork and support are central to life at Ash Green. From your first day, you'll be welcomed into a friendly team where open dialogue and collaboration are encouraged.

Staff benefit from a strong network of coaching, mentoring, and trust-wide development opportunities. Our comprehensive curriculum resources and excellent facilities allow you to focus on what matters most, making a difference for our students.

About Creative Education Trust: Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we've worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.