Start Date: March 2026
Location: Wolverhampton & the Black Country
Contract: Full-time / Part-time
Pay: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

Zest Education have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic English Teacher to work with supportive secondary schools across Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas. This is a brilliant chance to inspire young people, deliver engaging lessons, and develop your teaching experience within excellent school settings.

You Will:

• Plan and deliver inspiring English lessons aligned with the national curriculum
• Foster a positive, engaging learning environment
• Assess student progress through tests, assignments and other evaluation methods
• Provide effective feedback and tailored support to help students succeed
• Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour

What We’re Looking For:

• A PGCE or equivalent UK teaching qualification with QTS or QTLS
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for English, with the ability to teach KS3–KS4 (KS5 desirable)
• Experience teaching English at secondary level, with strong classroom and behaviour management
• Ability to plan, mark, and deliver high-quality lessons
  • Note: Planning and marking required only for short-term or long-term placements

Why Choose Zest Education?

We pride ourselves on matching passionate educators with wonderful schools across the Midlands. When you join Zest, you’ll receive:

• A dedicated consultant who truly listens to your needs
• Opportunities tailored to your skills, experience, and preferences
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to ongoing CPD and professional support

Interested?

To apply—or to find out more—email Abigail at abigail@zesteducation.co.uk.
You can also click ‘Apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Safeguarding

Zest Education are an APSCo-audited agency committed to safeguarding children. All candidates must:

• Hold an enhanced DBS (or be willing for us to process one)
• Be registered on the DBS Update Service
• Provide references covering the past two years
• Successfully pass all required safeguarding checks

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.
Minimum requirements: Recent school-based experience within the last 5 years (UK curriculum), and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

This role is temporary supply work.

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