Teacher of English

John Taylor High School; Corringham CP; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

John Taylor High School is seeking a part-time Teacher of English to deliver high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. The successful candidate will inspire a love of English, plan engaging schemes of work and assess progress within a supportive learning community.

ECTs are welcome to apply and will receive excellent support. The school prides itself on results and professional development opportunities within a forward‑thinking Trust.

Qualifications

• Deliver English to Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• ECTs are welcome to apply and will receive excellent support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English across KS3–KS5 with engaging schemes of work.
• Assess pupil progress and provide timely feedback to support learner outcomes.

Skills

English teaching

Job description

Teacher of English at John Taylor High School

• Job Reference #: EDV/2026/JTHS/34942
• Job Category: Teaching & Lecturing | Secondary
• Location: Dunstall Road, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8AZ
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Part-Time
• Salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
• Actual Salary: MS1 - UPS3 £6,583.20 - £10,209.60 per annum (pending implementation of pay award)
• Hours Per Week: 6.5
• Closing Date: Midday, Mon 9th Nov, 2026
• Start Date: 01/01/2027
• Positions Available: 1
• Suitable for ECTs: Yes
• Interview Date(s): TBC

About this Role

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver English to Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. They will have a passion for the subject and be interested in helping develop English across the school.

ECTs are welcome to apply for this position and will receive excellent support.

John Taylor High School prides itself on its results and reputation for excellence. As a successful Teaching School hub, SCITT and Research School, John Taylor High School prides itself on being able to offer a wealth of developmental and leadership opportunities for staff.

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

If you want to discuss this role, or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Letren, by emailing [emailprotected] or telephoning 01283 247800.

Safeguarding Statement

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention. John Taylor MAT 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. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.

Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.