Teacher of English

Willenhall E-ACT Academy; Darlaston; Sur place; GBP 37 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension schemes

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

CPD opportunities

Résumé du poste

E-ACT Willenhall Academy is seeking a Teacher of English to inspire students and develop their love of literature and language. You will deliver engaging lessons and use assessment to drive progress, supporting learners of all abilities.

Joining a vibrant school community, you will contribute to an inclusive curriculum, uphold high expectations, and collaborate with colleagues to raise attainment and foster a love of reading and writing.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent.
• Degree in subject specialism.
• Ability to teach ‘good or outstanding’ lessons.
• Effective classroom management.

Responsabilités

• Deliver engaging and ambitious English lessons that support every student to achieve their best and develop a genuine love of reading, writing and communication.
• Plan and adapt an inclusive curriculum that reflects high expectations, promotes progress for all learners, and celebrates the diversity of our academy community.
• Use assessment and feedback effectively to identify next steps, remove barriers to learning and ensure all students feel supported and challenged.
• Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment built on strong relationships, mutual respect and a commitment to exceptional behaviour for learning.
• Contribute actively to academy life by collaborating with colleagues, engaging with families and championing the values and culture of the academy

Connaissances

Qualified teacher status

Love of literature

Effective classroom management

Formation

Degree in subject

Description du poste

Job Title: Teacher of English

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.

We are seeking an inspiring and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our dedicated team. You will deliver engaging lessons that foster a love of literature and language, enabling students to achieve their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact within a supportive and ambitious school community.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and ambitious English lessons that support every student to achieve their best and develop a genuine love of reading, writing and communication.
• Plan and adapt an inclusive curriculum that reflects high expectations, promotes progress for all learners, and celebrates the diversity of our academy community.
• Use assessment and feedback effectively to identify next steps, remove barriers to learning and ensure all students feel supported and challenged.
• Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment built on strong relationships, mutual respect and a commitment to exceptional behaviour for learning.
• Contribute actively to academy life by collaborating with colleagues, engaging with families and championing the values and culture of the academy

Pay range

MPS/UPS: £34,069- £52,835

Permanent

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent
• Degree in subject specialism
• Ability to teach ‘good or outstanding’ lessons
• Effective classroom management

E-ACT Willenhall Academy | Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

At E-ACT Willenhall Academy, we are dedicated in developing the leaders of tomorrow.

At E-ACT Willenhall Academy, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and foster leadership qualities in every student. Our commitment is to create an inspiring and supportive environment that empowers young minds to reach their full potential, both academically and personally.

Elevate your career with E-ACT Willenhall Academy and be part of a community committed to developing tomorrow's leaders today.

Be a part of something special: https://willenhallacademy.e-act.org.uk

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits

• We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
• We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
• Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.