Teacher of English

St Edmund's Catholic Academy; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edmund’s Catholic Academy in Wolverhampton is seeking a Teacher of English to start January 2027 or April 2027. This full-time post sits on the Teachers Pay Scale M1 - UPS 3.

You will teach English at KS3 and KS4, with KS5 possible for suitably skilled candidates, and contribute to a calm, inclusive, high‑performing team under the CARE values (Calm, Aspirational, Respectful, Engaged). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupils’ welfare, with enhanced DBS checks and references

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with a passion for English.
• Ability to teach English at KS3 and KS4; KS5 for suitably skilled candidates.
• Supportive of Catholic values and beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Teach English at KS3 and KS4; KS5 possible for suitably skilled candidates.
• Contribute to a calm, inclusive and high-performing team guided by the CARE values (Calm, Aspirational, Respectful, Engaged).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils; participate in wider school life.

Job description

Teacher of English
Post required January 2027 or April 2027

Teachers Pay Scale M1 - UPS 3

Full Time Position

St Edmund’s is a very special place to work, celebrated for its calmness, friendliness, inclusivity and excellent outcomes.

Our oversubscribed academy is situated in leafy Compton Park, adjacent to the Wolves Academy training grounds, with its wonderful open fields and sports facilities. Behaviour is excellent at St Edmund’s allowing teachers to focus on their subject supported by a lovely team.

Excellent behaviour and student progress for all are underpinned by our CARE values (Calm - Aspirational - Respectful - Engaged) upheld by all who work or study at St Edmund’s.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a real passion for their subject and a desire to work collaboratively within a very well established, dynamic and high performing team and will:

Be able to teach English at KS3 and KS4. There is the potential to teach KS5 for suitably skilled candidates.

Be actively supportive of the Catholic values and beliefs of St Edmund’s and to make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Prospective candidates are welcome to talk to Miss Sharan Gill, Curriculum Leader of English, or visit the academy in advance. Please contact on 01902 558888 or [e-mail]

This post is suitable for ECT or more experienced teachers.

Closing Date: Monday 12th October, midday

Interviews: Tuesday 20th October

St Edmund’s is part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Multi Academy Trust