Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Wednesfield Academy- Lichfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES

Salary: MPS (UPS where applicable) ECTs Welcome

Start Date: January 2027

At Wednesfield Academy, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of English to join the English Department.

We are looking for a teacher who is not only passionate about getting the best from their pupils but also wants the best for themselves. We offer superb professional development opportunities, including the full suite of NPQs and excellent ECT support that goes well beyond what many schools offer.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT looking to begin your career in a supportive environment, we would welcome your application.

As a Teacher of English, you will be expected to deliver engaging and challenging lessons across different abilities and year groups, inspire pupils to develop confidence and love of this subject and plan and deliver high-quality lessons that support excellent progress and attainment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has Qualified Teacher Status;
• Has up to date subject and pedagogical knowledge, with a genuine passion for teaching English;
• Has excellent classroom management and communication skills;
• Is reflective, enthusiastic and keen to develop professionally;
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to the school community.

About us:

Wednesfield Academy is at an exciting stage of its journey having just received a Good judgment in all categories. This is the ideal opportunity for people who want to share in the excitement of continuing the “rapidly raised expectations” of our school.
We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. Staff at our wonderful school feel “very well supported” and “appreciative of how their workload and well-being are considered” (Ofsted Feb 25). We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.
We look forward to receiving your application.

To apply please complete our application form on My New Term.

You may also wish to contact Headteacher Mr J Phillips (email address on the original advert) to arrange an informal look at the school.

Application Deadline: 21st October 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.