Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School,

Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2AJ

https://cardinalwiseman.coventry.sch.uk

Teacher of English

As an English Teacher at Cardinal Wiseman, you will be part of a forward-thinking, supportive environment where every student’s potential is encouraged and celebrated. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach a diverse and engaged group of students, inspiring them to develop both a love of literature and the critical thinking skills essential for success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons to students of all abilities across Key Stage 3, 4, and 5.
• Plan and prepare schemes of work that align with the school’s curriculum and vision.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback to aid learning.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere where all students feel valued and motivated to succeed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create an inspiring and effective learning environment.

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• A strong academic background in English and related subjects.
• A passion for teaching and helping students to achieve their best.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and school improvement.

In return we can offer:

• A supportive leadership team and vibrant professional community
• Quality training to those new to the career from our team of dedicated mentors
• A commitment to continuing professional development
• A positive school culture which believes in distributed and collaborative leadership
• Energetic and enthusiastic highly motivated students
• A supportive, Catholic ethos across our school communities.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, please get in touch to arrange this.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.