English Teacher

Paulet High School, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9RT

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Pay scale: Salary: MS1 – MS6 £32,916 - £45,352 per annum (flexible working requests and colleagues at any career stage welcomed)

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 dynamic, collaborative and motivated student-centred teacher to join our evolving organisation. We are a supportive, ambitious and friendly school where staff work together to make a difference. You will be valued, encouraged and given opportunities to grow as part of a forward thinking multi academy trust.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge, the resilience and confidence to flourish in a busy, vibrant school community, and the commitment to build positive relationships with students and colleagues in our supportive and ambitious school. They will embrace our school culture, contribute to the continued development of the English team, and maintain high expectations for learning and behaviour.

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 want to discuss this role, please contact Ian McArthur, by emailing headteacherpa@phs.jtmat.co.ukor telephoning01283 247900.

Completed application forms should be emailed torecruitment@phs.jtmat.co.uk

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

We do recommend an early application as the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

What the school offers its staff

This is a truly inclusive school. Governors, senior leaders, staff and students share a common belief that there is a place for everyone at Paulet and aspirations are equally high for every student.’ The high standards we achieve in behaviour and uniform show that our students are proud to call Paulet their school.

Our Sixth Form College is going from strength to strength with many of our Year 11 students opting to stay on and many joining us from across South Derbyshire to form a vibrant group of hard working and committed students.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school 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. An enhanced disclosure and barring service check is a requirement of any post. A copy of the Trust’s ‘Safeguarding Policy’ is available to view by visiting the website: www.jtmat.co.uk

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Secondary Teacher JD & Person Spec (1) (2).pdf - 245 KB (opens in new tab)

About Paulet High School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 899 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Paulet High School website
• Email address: recruitment@phs.jtmat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01283 247900
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/paulet-high-school-burton-on-trent

Secondary school with 6th form

Arranging a visit to Paulet High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@phs.jtmat.co.uk.

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