Teacher of English

MPS/UPS

Permanent, full-time position

Are you looking for a new opportunity in an innovative and supportive 11-18 Catholic school?  Now part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi – Academy Trust, the largest multi-academy in the Archdiocese of Birmingham.  Blessed William Howard is looking to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking and inspirational staff to join us on our journey to success.  With a strong Catholic ethos that puts ‘love’ at the heart of its community, the school provides a haven where all can flourish.  Situated just outside the town centre and easily accessed by train, bus or the M6, Blessed William Howard is proud of its strong community links and its beautiful grounds.

About the role:

Our successful, established English department is looking for an English teacher to join our new expanding department, with the passion and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on the young people at our school. We are reflective, supportive, and collaborative in our approach, using research to underpin our teaching and learning practices, and being mindful of staff workload in decisions particularly around shared planning and marking expectations.   Position to commence September 2026.

Our perfect teaching candidate will:

·         Be committed to exceptional standards of teaching and learning.

·         Be able to motivate, challenge and inspire students to achieve their best.

·         Be able to establish and develop outstanding relationships with students and staff.

·         Help us to build on already good English results.

·         Contribute to our core vision and values as a Catholic school.

APPLICATION DEADLINE – Friday 30 January 2026 at 8am

Why Blessed William Howard?

·         A Christian community with a caring, secure and

disciplined environment.

·         A wide range of extra-curricular activities.

·         High academic standards.

·         A commitment to success for all.

·         Ongoing CPD for all staff

“There is a warm atmosphere and the quality of relationships between all members of the school community are a particular strength. Pupils and staff are friendly, helpful, polite and welcoming to visitors.”  Diocesan Section 48 Report

 We reserve the right to interview as soon as it has a suitable field of candidates and so encourages early applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates..

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings cautions and convictions in your application form.  Applicants will be subject to an online search if shortlisted.  Where the role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, candidates should note that it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website.

Blessed William Howard is proud to part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic MAT, A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661.  Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH.   Telephone: 01538 493777         Email: office@bwh.staffs.sch.uk Web: www.bwh.staffs.sch.uk