Teacher of English
| Posting date: | 13 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2026 |
| Location: | Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 9SP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 31d9ca72-a043-4729-ae1f-078c94270e74 |
Summary
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
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.
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
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.