Inspire the Next Generation

English Teacher

Wildern Secondary School | Part of the RAISE Education Trust.

Are you a passionate and creative English Teacher ready to make a real difference? Join our thriving English Department at Wildern School, a large, successful secondary school recently rated “Good” by Ofsted (2024).

Whether you are an experienced practitioner or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), this is an exciting opportunity to inspire young people within a forward-thinking, supportive, and collaborative environment.

At Wildern, we are more than a school — we are a community. Whilst we are part of the RAISE Education Trust, we deliver our own bespoke, well-resourced curriculum while nurturing both academic excellence and strong attribute development.

Why Choose Wildern School?

• A welcoming, inclusive culture where staff are valued and supported.
• Strong student outcomes and a broad range of enrichment opportunities.
• A bespoke, carefully planned curriculum tailored to our students.
• A commitment to collaboration, creativity, and professional growth.
• Excellent facilities, including an on-site leisure centre.
• Our most recent Ofsted report celebrates our focus on high expectations, student wellbeing, and character education.

What Makes Our English Department Exceptional?

• A large, friendly, and supportive team of over 15 English specialists, representing all career stages.
• A fully planned and resourced curriculum offering a coherent and ambitious five-year learning journey.
• Ongoing opportunities to shape, refine, and evaluate the curriculum collaboratively.
• Dedicated KS3 reading lessons in our LRC to foster a lifelong love of reading.
• KS4 texts including Macbeth, An Inspector Calls, A Christmas Carol / Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and the Power and Conflict poetry anthology.
• A strong programme of departmental and whole-school CPD, and workshops.
• Rich opportunities to enhance students’ cultural capital through trips and co-curricular activities.
• We are proud to offer a bespoke, school-led ECT induction programme and outstanding support designed to give you the strongest possible start to your teaching career.

As an ECT at Wildern, you will benefit from:

• Expert mentoring from experienced colleagues.
• Structured support and professional guidance.
• Access to Trust-wide expertise and development opportunities.
• A culture rooted in our values: “Every student matters, every moment counts”.
• We warmly welcome applications from ECTs, including those qualifying in Summer 2026 for a September 2026 start. An excellent ECT package is available.

Benefits of working at Wildern & RAISE Education Trust

• Competitive salary & Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Exceptional CPD and clear career progression pathways.
• Two-week October half term.
• “RAISE a Hand” paid day off for personal events.
• On-site leisure centre with staff discounts.
• Cycle-to-work scheme & free on-site parking
• Supportive, friendly, and sociable staff community

Application Information

If you currently work in a school, one reference must be from your current Headteacher. We encourage early applications, as interviews may take place before the closing date.

Closing Date: Midday, Wednesday 18 February 2026

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.