A large, well-respected 11–18 secondary school in Dudley is seeking a passionate Teacher of English to join its thriving English faculty from January 2026. The school serves a diverse, ambitious community and has a Good Ofsted rating with several elements noted as “highly effective”, including behaviour, teaching quality, and leadership visibility. The English department is a genuine strength of the school, with consistently strong GCSE results and an increasingly popular A-Level programme. The Role You will teach English across KS3–KS5, contributing to curriculum development, enrichment, and whole-school literacy. The department values a balanced approach: structured, well-sequenced lessons combined with creativity, discussion and purposeful reading routines. You’ll join a friendly, collaborative team that meets weekly to share resources, moderate assessments and embed consistent routines. The School Environment The school has benefitted from significant investment in recent years, including: A newly refurbished English corridor with spacious classrooms Interactive screens and visualisers in every teaching room A large library and reading hub used heavily for intervention and enrichment A strong pastoral system that supports teaching staff extremely well Behaviour is consistently calm and well-managed, supported by a centralised behaviour policy and excellent SLT presence around the site. You Will Bring QTS in English (or related discipline) Strong subject knowledge in Literature and Language A commitment to inclusive, high-quality teaching Ability to build positive relationships with students Why Join? Excellent CPD and leadership development pathways Supportive, well-structured department Very manageable workload expectations Opportunities to lead extracurricular activities such as debating, reading groups or creative writing If you’re an English Teacher looking for a stable, well-led school where you can make real impact, we’d love to hear from you.