Teacher of English

Wigston Academies Trust; Oadby and Wigston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Leicestershire is seeking a Teacher of English to inspire and cultivate a passion for the subject among students across all key stages. With a focus on student progress and classroom management, this permanent position offers competitive salary scales and significant development opportunities. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to student welfare and effective teaching practices.

Benefits

Excellent CPD programme

Training and support provided

Great development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to teach across KS3, KS4 and KS5 is advantageous.
• Committed to the care, happiness and learning of students, with a positive, enthusiastic approach.
• Strong classroom management and differentiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 with mixed ability cohorts.
• Focus on student progress, inspire a passion for English, and maintain strong classroom management.
• Contribute to a supportive, collaborative department and use current curricula effectively.

Job description

Overview

Teacher of English – Wigston, Leicestershire. Permanent position. Salary: TMS/UPS £31,650 to £49,084 (Pay award pending). Employer: Wigston Academies Trust.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 with mixed ability cohorts.
• Focus on student progress, inspire a passion for English, and maintain strong classroom management with differentiation.
• Contribute to a supportive, collaborative department and use current curricula effectively.
• There is an additional TLR opportunity for the right candidate, negotiable based on experience.
• Support CPD activities and engage with development opportunities offered by the Trust.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
• Experience or ability to teach across KS3, KS4 and KS5 is advantageous.
• Committed to the care, happiness and learning of students, with a positive, enthusiastic approach.
• Strong classroom management and differentiation skills.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Excellent CPD programme, training and support provided as standard.
• Great development opportunities within the Wigston Academies Trust.
• Access to additional responsibilities (TLR) for the right candidate.
• OFSTED-rated pastoral care acknowledged as a strength of the schools.
• Salary and progression aligned with TMS/UPS scales; pay award pending.
• Closing date for applications: 10:00am, Thursday 9 October 2025. Interview date: to be confirmed.

Safeguarding and Applications

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the application process; early applications are encouraged. Only applicants who meet the selection criteria will be invited to interview.