Teacher of English Job at Stafford, England, United Kingdom Full Time NEW

Wolgarston High School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Teacher of English from September 2026. This is a new and exciting opportunity arising from the growth and expansion of the school. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in an excellent school environment where coaching is put at the heart of career development.

The primary duties are to effectively deliver a broad and inclusive curriculum, to inspire students in KS3, 4 and 5 whilst ensuring the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning . The successful candidate will be joining a very experienced team where there is the opportunity to learn and grow.

Wolgarston High School is an excellent place to work, with exceptional GCSE and A-level results. Come and join us on our journey to becoming a World Class School, where staff who teach at Wolgarston stay at Wolgarston.

This role is suitable for ECT’s.

Employee Benefits

• Access to first class CPD opportunities
• Genuine opportunities for career progression – with 7 schools within the academy
• Professional assistance – you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension – automatic enrolment into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free will writing service

Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:

Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.

The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To read our Safeguarding Policy click here Wolgarston High School – School Policies

To read our Recruitment & Selection Policy click here Trust-wide Policies and Statutory Information | Penk Valley Academy Trust

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.