English Teacher

Do you thrive in a supportive, challenging environment where staff collaboration is key to student success?

Is your next move about joining a school community committed to a continuous journey of rapid improvement and excellence?

Are you seeking a role in a school where your creativity is championed and your subject leadership can truly flourish?

Are you a committed, passionate, and organised English specialist ready for a rewarding role in a supportive school?

We are seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher to deliver high-quality teaching at a respected secondary school in the historic city of Lichfield.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills-the ability to convey complex literary concepts in an accessible, stimulating, and motivational way. You must be focused on providing clear, targeted, and actionable feedback that drives measurable student progress in both language and literature.

This mixed secondary school is a proud part of a supportive Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), ensuring it benefits from extensive professional development and shared expertise across the wider partnership. This makes it an excellent place for career growth.

• Community Focused: They maintain a strong, local community feel and are dedicated to ensuring high standards for all pupils across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.

• Location: The school is situated in a lovely location, close to the beautiful, historic Lichfield Cathedral.

Working under the direction of the Head of English, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Curriculum Delivery: Planning and delivering engaging lessons that foster a deep love of literature and language.

• Student Progress: Monitoring and tracking pupil attainment, providing constructive feedback that drives measurable academic progress.

• Classroom Culture: Maintaining an orderly, stimulating learning environment that promotes high standards of behaviour and literacy across the curriculum.

• Pastoral Care: Contributing positively to student well-being, fulfilling Form Tutor duties and adhering strictly to safeguarding policies.

• Department Contribution: Actively collaborating on curriculum development and contributing to the wider school enrichment programme.

The successful candidate must have:

• The necessary qualifications for this role (QTS or equivalent).

• Experience teaching English to a high standard.

• An enhanced DBS certificate on the update service or a willingness to apply for one.

• The legal right to work in the UK.

We value our candidates and offer excellent benefits:

• Referral Scheme: Love2shop vouchers via our refer-a-friend scheme.

• CPD: Opportunities for continuous professional development and career support.

• Support: A dedicated and supportive team around you to help you thrive in your new role.

If you are an exceptional English teacher ready for this challenge, apply today!

Could this be the ideal role for you? Click apply now! If you would like more information on this role, please email kirsty.booth@randstad.co.uk or call 01142743765.

experience

Teaching

skills

able to inspire

qualifications

BSc Hons (QTS)

education

high school