Teacher of English - Maternity Cover - 1 September 2026
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0LJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 683e08a0-8471-4fe6-9145-3f006a19fcf1-1 |
Summary
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.
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.
• 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.
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.