Teacher of English

Bloxwich Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2026 or earlier

• Closing date

  23 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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) Main Pay Scale (UPS where appropriate)

Teacher of English job summary

Teacher of English

Bloxwich Academy - Leamore Lane, Bloxwich WS2 7NR

Salary: MPS (ECTs Welcome)

Start Date: Easter 2026 or earlier

“To be or not to be…?” A great English teacher that is.

Whether you are new to the profession or you have been teaching for some time, to be truly ‘great’ you need an environment in which pupils genuinely want to learn. An environment in which your colleagues are as geeky about your subject as you are. Here at Bloxwich Academy, we can offer just that. With the highest expectations of pupils’ behaviour and effort, we don’t accept excuses.

We need a talented teacher of English who has the passion to provide pupils with the best possible experience of this fascinating subject. You will know how to get the best out of the children you teach. Could this be you?

Your skills will include:

Being a good classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of how children learn;

Having up to date subject and pedagogical knowledge;

Possessing a passion to make a difference in pupils’ lives and showing a commitment to school improvement.

About us:
At Bloxwich Academy, we expect everyone to 'be the best they can be'. It is our strong belief that embedding high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices, leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply please complete our application form on My New Term.

You may also wish to contact the Headteacher Mr Till (jtill@bloxwichacademy.co.uk) for an informal look around the school.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Application Deadline: 23rd November 2025

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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

Safeguarding Notice: Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

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 Bloxwich Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1449 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bloxwich Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bloxwich-academy

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