Teacher of English

Cansfield High School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9TP

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  20 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (795)
• 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 (Actual)

Teacher of English job summary

Cansfield High School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of English to join our dynamic team from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and engage students across Key Stages 3 and 4 in a supportive, creative, and forward-thinking English department.

The post is open to both experienced teachers and ECTs. We are looking for a committed and passionate English specialist who will contribute fully to the continued development of the curriculum at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

A creative approach to teaching, alongside the ability to motivate and enthuse young people, is highly valued. The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear philosophy for English teaching and learning, strong communication skills, and practical strategies that support students of all abilities to achieve their full potential. They should also be able to communicate a genuine interest in engaging young people in literature, language, and the wider world of English.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a tour, please contact Karen Smith, Office Manager, via email at k.smith@cansfield.wigan.sch.uk

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.

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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 Cansfield High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 974 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cansfield High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cansfield-high-school

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