Teacher of English

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

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.6 Part Time, Maternity Cover
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term to cover maternity leave 31/05/2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Actual salary: 0.6 - £19,749.60 - £30,628.80

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

What the school offers its staff

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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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
• Email address: hbowen1@invictus.education
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-pedmore-high-school

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