Teacher of English

Norton Canes High School, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 9SP

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of English job summary

Teacher of English

Location: Norton Canes High School, Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9SP
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: MS1 - UPS3 (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026, 9:00 a.m.

Are you passionate about English and ready to inspire the next generation? Norton Canes High School is looking for an enthusiastic, well-qualified Teacher of English to join our thriving department. Whether you’re an experienced educator or new to the profession, if you have excellent subject knowledge and a love for teaching, we want to hear from you!

Why Norton Canes High School?

• A welcoming, supportive team of subject specialists.
• Your own spacious, well-equipped classroom with modern resources.
• Opportunities to teach across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, including GCSE and A-Level
• A school that values work-life balance, with policies designed to reduce workload.
• A vibrant, inclusive community located near the beautiful Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in English or related subject.

Ability to teach English across the 11-18 age range.

Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching.

Commitment to high-quality teaching and student success.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Someone who can motivate and inspire students.
• A team player who loves sharing ideas and making lessons engaging.

Our Vision:
Learners at the heart of all we do. We aim to provide an excellent education where every student fulfils their potential, supported by our values of Pride, Achievement, Respect, Kindness, and Teamwork.

Interested?
Come and see for yourself! Visits are strongly encouraged to experience our positive and forward-thinking environment.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Norton Canes High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 439 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Norton Canes High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/norton-canes-high-school

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