24 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    23 February 2026

  • Closing date

    5 January 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    12 December 2025

Job details

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, term time.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MS1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about English and ready to inspire the next generation? Norton Canes High School is looking for an enthusiastic, well-qualified Teacher of English to join our thriving department. Whether you’re an experienced educator or new to the profession, if you have excellent subject knowledge and a love for teaching, we want to hear from you!

Why Norton Canes High School?

  • A welcoming, supportive team of subject specialists.
  • Your own spacious, well-equipped classroom with modern resources.
  • Opportunities to teach across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, including GCSE and A-Level
  • A school that values work-life balance, with policies designed to reduce workload.
  • A vibrant, inclusive community located near the beautiful Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in English or related subject.
  • Ability to teach English across the 11–18 age range.
  • Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching.
  • Commitment to high-quality teaching and student success.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

  • Someone who can motivate and inspire students.
  • A team player who loves sharing ideas and making lessons engaging.

Our Vision: Learners at the heart of all we do. We aim to provide an excellent education where every student fulfils their potential, supported by our values of Pride, Achievement, Respect, Kindness, and Teamwork.

Interested? Come and see for yourself! Visits are strongly encouraged to experience our positive and forward-thinking environment.

What the school offers its staff

CPD

thinkwell counselling service.


OH service

Wellbeing weeks

free car parking



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.

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
Phone number
01543622600

Arranging a visit to Norton Canes High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email business.manager@nortoncanes-high.staffs.sch.uk.

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