Teacher of English - Maternity Cover - 1 September 2026
Walton High School, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0LJ25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday - Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MS1 - UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Qualified teacher status
- Qualified to teach English in KS3 and 4
- Successful teaching of English at KS3 and KS4 (including teaching practice).
- Knowledge of current National Curriculum programmes of study
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good classroom management and organisational skills
- Evidence of the ability to develop good working relationships with students
- ICT skills
- A knowledge of current research-informed practice.
- Positive, enthusiastic outlook
- Able to work as a member of the departmental team and to be an active participant in the whole staff community.
- Receptive to new ideas and able to generate them
- In tune with the aims and values of Walton High School
- Good record of attendance and punctuality
- Able to work under pressure.
- Available September 2026 subject to routine health and DBS checks.
What the school offers its staff
This is a great opportunity for an individual who has relevant experience and is wishing to work in an excellent school. If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated and committed teacher who feels you have a contribution to make to this vibrant, forward looking school, we would be delighted to receive an application from you.
We welcome applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers wishing to work in an excellent school within a very supportive department. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has relevant experience.
Walton High School is a high-achieving school which puts research-informed practice at the heart of teaching and learning. Walton is situated in a pleasant residential area on the edge of Cannock Chase.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from school or by visiting https://disclosure.capitarvs.co.uk/stoke
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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 Walton High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1270 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Walton High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@walton.staffs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01785 334917
Walton High School is an oversubscribed, high-achieving, school. It is situated in a pleasant residential area on the edge of Cannock Chase and enjoys an excellent reputation.
Arranging a visit to Walton High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@walton.staffs.sch.uk.
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