Teacher of English - Kingsmead School

JOHN TAYLOR MAT; Cannock; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution, John Taylor MAT, is seeking a dedicated Teacher of English for a permanent, full-time position starting September 2025. The successful candidate will empower students to think critically about English, contributing to a vibrant department. ECTs are welcome, with comprehensive support and continuous professional development provided.

Qualifications

• Passionate advocate of English with the ability to inspire pupils.
• Candidates should be motivated and skilled.

Responsibilities

• Inspire pupils to become critical thinkers and enjoy English.
• Teach across all key stages.

Job description

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Teacher of English

Permanent, Full-time position

Salary: MS1 to UPS3 £31,650 to £49,084 per annum

Required for September 2025

Kingsmead School in Hednesford requires a Teacher of English to join their successful and vibrant English department.

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a teacher of English to join our evolving organisation.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and highly skilled passionate advocate of English and be able to inspire pupils to become critical thinkers and enjoy the subject. You will have the opportunity to teach across all the key stages.

ECT’s are welcome to apply for this position and will receive excellent support together with a bespoke CPD program.

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 would like to discuss this role, please contact Miss A. Thomas, Assistant Headteacher by emailing [e-mail] or telephoning 01543 227320.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail]

Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Tuesday 17th June 2025 at 12 noon

Selection/Interview: TBC

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.

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