Teacher of English

Woodhouse Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7DR

30 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 April 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 2, Key stage 3
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916-£51,048

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a skilled teacher to join our

experienced English team and to teach across KS2 and

KS3.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

support for the Values ethos of the school

the ability to inspire and enthuse learners

the commitment to raising achievement for all

a positive approach to teamwork

the desire to contribute to the wider life of the school

What the school offers its staff

You will join a supportive and friendly team in a school

with a strong emphasis on respect and wellbeing. We run

a fully accredited ECT programme in partnership with

Painsley College. Our professional development is highly

personalised in order to improve knowledge and skills and

enable progression into middle and senior management.

Applications are welcome from ECTs, experienced,

primary and secondary trained teachers.

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 and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service including a Children’s Barred List check which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Job description Teacher ofEnglish.pdf - 170 KB (opens in new tab)

English Teacher advert.pdf - 1.32 MB (opens in new tab)

About Woodhouse Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 419 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodhouse Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@woodhouseacademy.staffs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01782 973600
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodhouse-academy

Woodhouse Academy is a thriving mixed middle school located in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands, ensuring that all young people, regardless of background or ability, have the very best opportunities in life and achieve the highest personal academic standards.

At Woodhouse, we pride ourselves on having high standards of behaviour and respect for all, high quality tailored support for pupils with additional needs and a positive ethos of praise.

Arranging a visit to Woodhouse Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@woodhouseacademy.staffs.sch.uk.

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