English Teacher – Redditch
📅 Start Date: 13th April | Maternity Cover
💼 Full-time
Smile Education is proud to be working in partnership with a well-regarded high school in Redditch to recruit a talented and passionate English Teacher to join their team from 13th April for a maternity cover.
This is an excellent opportunity to teach in a high-achieving, supportive environment where academic excellence, pastoral care, and student wellbeing are central to school life.
The Role As an English Teacher, you will:
Teach English Language and Literature across Key Stages 4 and 5
Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that challenge and inspire students
Foster a positive, inclusive, and academically ambitious classroom environment
Support small class sizes, allowing for personalised teaching and meaningful feedback
Contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities where appropriateYou will be joining a supportive and collaborative department that values high standards, creativity, and professional development.
The Ideal Candidate We are seeking a teacher who:
Holds a degree in English or a related subject
Has QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and a passion for English
Has strong classroom management and communication skills
Is committed to high academic standards and pastoral careExperience within an independent or high-performing school environment is desirable but not essential.
Why Join This School?
Supportive leadership and a strong academic culture
Motivated, well-behaved students
Small class sizes enabling high-quality teaching
A professional and respectful working environment📧 Apply now by emailing Megan at (url removed)
📞 Or call (phone number removed) for more information
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, Prohibited and Barred List checks, and full compliance procedures.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications