Teacher of English

The Pedmore High School, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 7HS

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  4 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 32,916.00 - 51,048.00

Teacher of English job summary

Vacancy for Teacher of English

Required for September 2026

1.0 FTE

Salary: MPS/UPS

£32,916 - £51,048

 

 

Pedmore High School are recruiting for a Teacher of English to start September 2026.

 

We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising of six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands.

 

Pedmore High School is a smaller than average 11-16 mixed, multi-cultural comprehensive and is a member of the Invictus Education Trust. Graded ‘Good’ by OFSTED in February 2023, the school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning; transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students. 

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) to join our highly successful team.

 

The ideal candidate will:

•          be an innovative and creative teacher and a committed team player

•          have a proven track record of success and evidence of strategies that have raised pupil attainment across both Key Stages

•          have the dedication, energy and resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils

•          be willing and able to enhance students’ learning through extra-curricular activities

•          be committed to the school’s ethos of high expectations

•          have a good eye for detail, a good work ethic and a sense of humour

 

We have a very experienced and supportive team within the department, and across the Trust, and we are able to provide considerable opportunities for career development for the right candidate. Pedmore High School offers excellent professional development opportunities, both in school and as part of the Trust, and a positive environment within which to help drive your career forward.

If you feel that you have energy, drive and determination to succeed in this post, we strongly encourage you to visit us and see for yourself the fantastic opportunities we can provide.

We will offer you;

·       An experienced and supportive team

·       Considerable opportunities for career development

·       Excellent facilities and a positive environment

·       Bright, enthusiastic pupils taught in small classes

·       A comprehensive Induction Package

 

To arrange a visit or if you require and further information, please contact Mrs A Cherrington – Headteacher’s PA – Email acherrington@pedmorehighschool.uk

 

Telephone: 01384 686711

 

Closing Date: Monday 4th May 2026 at 9am

 

Interviews due to take place week commencing TBC

 

Please note this job will have rolling interviews if candidates are successful.

 

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, and as part of our recruitment process, the Trust will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. This is to help identify any incidents or concerns that are publicly available which may pose a safeguarding risk or bring the Trust into disrepute. Any such findings will be shared with the recruitment manager and may be discussed at interview.

 

We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All required pre-employment checks will be undertaken, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes. These include an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List information, identity checks, online checks, and verification of professional qualifications and references. Further details are available in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.

 

This role involves regulated activity and is therefore subject to:

·      An Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List

·      Verification through the DfE’s Check a Teacher’s Record (for applicable roles)

 

It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children.

 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). Certain convictions or cautions are considered ‘protected’ and need not be disclosed. Guidance on disclosure is available on the Ministry of Justice website: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

 

For information on the filtering of cautions and convictions, visit the DBS Filtering Guidance: DBS Filtering Guidance

 

As a Trust, we are committed to ensuring that during all stages of recruitment and selection, no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against based on any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

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 The Pedmore High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 658 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Pedmore High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-pedmore-high-school

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