Start Date: After Easter 2026
Location: Wolverhampton (commutable from the Black Country)
Contract: Full-time / Part-time
Pay: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

A well‑established secondary school in the Wolverhampton area is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher to join their team after the Easter break. The school offers a supportive and inclusive environment, with a strong focus on high‑quality teaching and positive outcomes for all pupils.

This role is ideal for a teacher who loves their subject, values strong classroom relationships, and enjoys delivering engaging English lessons across varying year groups.

You Will:

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons aligned with the national curriculum
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment
• Assess student progress using a variety of assessment methods
• Provide effective feedback and tailored academic support
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and classroom conduct
• Work collaboratively with the English department where required

Planning and marking are required only for short‑term or long‑term placements.

What We’re Looking For:

• A PGCE or equivalent UK teaching qualification with QTS or QTLS
• Strong subject knowledge and genuine passion for English
• Confident teaching KS3–KS4 (KS5 experience is an advantage)
• Previous experience teaching English in a secondary school
• Effective behaviour management and rapport‑building skills
• Ability to plan, deliver, and assess high‑quality lessons

⭐ Why Choose Zest Education?

When you join Zest, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant who listens, supports, and understands your goals
• Opportunities tailored to your subject specialism and experience
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to CPD and ongoing professional guidance
• A warm, people‑focused approach to recruitment

📩 Interested?

To apply or find out more, email Abigail at abigail@zesteducation.co.uk
or click ‘Apply for job’ at the top of the page.

🔐 Safeguarding

Zest Education is an APSCo‑audited agency committed to safeguarding children. All candidates must:

• Hold an Enhanced DBS (or be willing to obtain one)
• Be registered on the DBS Update Service
• Provide references covering the last two years
• Successfully complete all safeguarding checks

Minimum Requirements:
Recent school‑based experience (within the last 5 years in a UK curriculum school) and/or relevant care‑based experience.

Contract Type: Temporary supply work
Salary: Dependent on qualifications, training, and experience

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