Teacher of English

Castle Phoenix Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Coventry is seeking a Teacher of English to deliver high-quality teaching and inspire students. The ideal candidate will be an excellent practitioner with strong engagement skills and the ability to teach up to A Level. The position offers a supportive environment with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development. Candidates should show a passion for improving student outcomes and be part of a dedicated team. Early applications are encouraged for this full-time, permanent position.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount scheme

Free parking

Annual Learning & Teaching Conference

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and learning in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to student progress and academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an inspiring and engaging English curriculum.
• Support students to reach their full potential.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices.

Skills

Excellent classroom practitioner

Ability to engage and motivate students

Effective teaching up to A Level

Job description

* Teacher of EnglishNEWFast Apply# Teacher of EnglishEmployerLocation: Coventry, West MidlandsContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: TMS/UPSPosted: 11th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 4th January 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1523787Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Contract Length: Permanent* Job ID: 1523787* Share :**TEACHER OF ENGLISH****FOXFORD SCHOOL****TMS/UPS****Full time or Part time****Start date: September 2026**This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join our English faculty. We are looking for an inspiring and excellent practitioner to join us.The successful applicant will:• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning;• Be able to teach English up to A Level;• Have an ability to engage, enthuse and motivate students and staff;• Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team;• Deliver a curriculum that inspires and engages students and provides an aspirational and challenging learning experience;• Be a committed, highly competent, energised, reflective and resilient individual.• Possess the skills and determination to make a profound difference to the lives of our students by sharing our belief in the highest standards of academic achievement in an inclusive settingYou will be able to demonstrate commitment and understanding in order that every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to progress and reach their full potential. We are dedicated to delivering a learning experience to all students which is stimulating and enjoyable, drawing from a wealth of extended learning environment and enrichment activities. We pride ourselves on being the kind of place people want to work where everyone recognises the buzz of excitement and togetherness, whatever stage they are at in their career. We invest in ensuring the quality of our relationships, fostering and building strong teams to share good and innovative practice, to promote learners’ achievements and to be the best that we can be.Our motivation is that every child can achieve their targets with the right support. We understand where the students are at and scaffold them to move to the next level. If you feel the same way and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.We will play to your strengths and can offer you:• A range of benefits which include cycle to work, free parking, an employee discount scheme, a laptop/iPad.• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition.• Annual Learning & Teaching Conference for all Teaching Staff.We are proud to be part of Castle Phoenix Trust. This facilitates an opportunity to play to your strengths and provide excellent collaboration between colleagues and leaders, access to effective CPD and the chance to develop professionally. The Trust is committed to invest in and develop all staff and, most importantly, bring about the best possible outcomes for our students who deserve the very best. Our Trust values are really important to all of us and include Respect to All, From All, Innovation and Collaboration.Foxford has a great deal to be proud of. We are the kind of place people want to work with a meaningful focus on excellence and a desire to continuously improve.Our headteacher, Alison Gallagher, would be delighted to meet you and discuss the opportunity further. To organise a visit please email Foxford Recruitment**Closing date: 9:00am Sunday 04 January 2026.**Early applications are encouraged as the Trust reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview prior to the closing date.Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.Theseposts areexempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and assuchappointment tothese postswill be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:**Safeguarding**Staff are accountable for the way in which they exercise authority, manage risk, use resources and protect students, who they are responsible for or in contact with, from discrimination and avoidable harm. All staff, where paid or voluntary, have a duty to keep young people safe and to protect them from harm. When an individual accepts a role that involves working with children and young people they need to understand acknowledge that the responsibilities and trust are inherent to that role. There will be a requirement that staff observe their obligations in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedure and report any concerns in accordance with the procedure to the appropriate person.### Foxford Community School