Teacher of English

Academy Transformation Trust; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pool Hayes Academy is seeking a passionate Teacher of English to join their innovative team. The successful candidate will play a key role in curriculum development and inspire students through engaging English lessons. Ideal for both seasoned educators and ECTs, this position comes with excellent professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Professional Development opportunities

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Shopping discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym schemes

Cinema tickets

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Ability to teach across key stages.
• Strong commitment to removing barriers to learning.
• Passion for fostering creativity and language skills in students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the English curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty members to support learning.
• Engage students through a dynamic teaching approach.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Collaboration

Creativity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

ECT (Early Career Teacher) welcome

Job description

Teacher of English

• Salary – MPS 1 – UPS3
• Permanent Full Time Contract
• Commencing: 01 September 2025 / As soon as possible

We are searching for the best education professionals to join our trust. Are you passionate about making a difference to our children’s learning? Do you understand the importance of education?

Pool Hayes Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of English to supplement and enhance a strong established and supportive Faculty. The department is part of a well led, dynamic team, whose colleagues all enjoy supporting the Academy and its culture of outstanding success amongst our students. The appointed candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues and will be supported by our teaching and learning team.

Applications from ECTs are welcomed.

Like us, you know that English underpins every aspect of daily living. You recognise that by sharing a range of inspiring texts and sharpening the language skills of students, you can release their creativity, enable them to find their own voices and set their imaginations free. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious professional with the ability to teach across key stages, someone who can bring out the best in every child and make all aspects of the English curriculum engaging, and will join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring; creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students. As a key member of the team, you will play a lead role in curriculum development alongside progressing and enhancing the teaching practice of others within the academy and beyond. We are keen to secure a high calibre teacher who can make a telling contribution to our forward-looking team.

The Faculty is rooted in working to provide the very best teaching and learning for our all our students, with a strong commitment to removing barriers to learning for all. We celebrate with our students not only the joys and diversity of our subject, but also the academic rigour of it, too.

Why choose Pool Hayes Academy? We have experienced substantial growth in recent years and the academy is now a provider of choice in the area and is over-subscribed. Our Ofsted rating has improved to Good in April 2022 – but that’s just the beginning of our ambition for the pupils and staff at this 11-18 academy.

Our vision for Pool Hayes Academy means that any pupil regardless of circumstance can fulfil their potential. Furthermore, we believe that educational success leads to empowerment for our young people and the freedom to make more choices over their future.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

To learn more and apply online, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25 June 2025, 09.00am

Interview date: To be confirmed

Pool Hayes Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check,and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2024.We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.