Teacher of English

Norton Canes High School, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 9SP

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  27 October 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  22 October 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, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MS £31,650 to UPS £49,084

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors are looking to appoint an ambitious, hardworking and talented Teacher of English to be part of a great team. This role will provide a first-rate opportunity to make a measurable impact on the success of the school.

The successful candidate will display a passion for the subject and be able to foster an enjoyment of English within their lessons. This is an exciting time to build on the continuing success of the department. You will be a committed, strong and enthusiastic individual who displays outstanding teaching and can ensure that all students go beyond good progress. You will display a mix of creativity, innovation, and be able to inspire and motivate students.

The successful candidate will be committed to delivering high quality teaching and learning and ensuring high standards and achievements.

This is an ideal role for someone with a passion for teaching English with evidence of enabling students to surpass expectations. Experience in teaching English to key stages 3-5 with a good curriculum knowledge and understanding of GCSE and A-Level requirements is essential. Our current specifications in the department are Eduqas GCSE English Language, Edexcel GCSE English Literature and Edexcel A Level English Language and Literature.

Norton Canes High School is a small, friendly 11 - 18 school.

What the school offers its staff

Norton Canes High School is a fantastic place to work and I have the great privilege to lead an inspired team of staff who are dedicated to the education of our 450 students.

We are very proud of our inclusive and non-selective ethos, with some students progressing on to the very best universities in the country whilst other students needing significant support to help them progress.

Staff turnover is relatively low and we have excellent retention rates. New staff always tell us how supportive and friendly staff are, helping them settle in quickly and make a flying start and all staff are proud to work here. We are also very conscious of workload and have developed effective policies around lesson planning, marking and quality assurance to ensure that staff can have a life outside school.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment pack Teacher of English.pdf - 440 KB (opens in new tab)

English Nov 2025.pdf - 10.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Norton Canes High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 439 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Norton Canes High School website
• Email address: headteacher@nortoncanes-high.staffs.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/norton-canes-high-school

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