Teacher of English
Secondary School, Black Country
Full time – This role can go temp to perm for the right English Teacher.
Start date: April 2026
Are you an English teacher who loves your subject and believes it can open doors for every young person?
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a high-performing English department in a successful and growing secondary school. The department has a strong track record, with over 80 percent of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English in 2025, and continues to build on this success through collaboration, high expectations and a genuine love of learning.
The school is part of a well-established Multi-Academy Trust in the West Midlands and is known for its inclusive ethos, forward-thinking approach and strong sense of community. Students are encouraged to be safe, happy, ambitious and respectful, and staff are supported to be the very best versions of themselves.
The role
You’ll be joining a close-knit, highly professional English team who are passionate about improving outcomes and creating engaging learning experiences. The role involves teaching across the key stages and contributing to the continued development of the subject within the school.
You’ll have the chance to:
* Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons that engage and challenge all learners
* Be accountable for the progress and achievement of the students you teach
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and develop the curriculum
* Contribute to a culture of high expectations for learning and behaviour
We’re looking for someone who
* Has experience teaching English across the key stages, ECTs are very welcome to apply
* Is a consistently good or outstanding classroom practitioner
* Has high expectations and the ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils
* Is committed to raising standards for all students and continually improving their practice
* Enjoys working as part of a team and is willing to lead initiatives and show impact
* Is confident using technology to support learning and keen to innovate
* Has a genuine passion for making a difference to young people’s lives
What’s on offer
* Excellent career development opportunities across a Multi-Academy Trust
* High-quality CPD, including opportunities to work with national and international experts
* A supportive working environment with a strong team ethos
* A school culture that values staff wellbeing and positive mental health
* Friendly, enthusiastic students who want to succeed
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding procedures.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 8 February 2026
Applications from Early Career Teachers are also welcome.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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