Teaching Assistant - EYFS

Supporting Documents for Teacher of English

Queen Mary's High School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of English on a fixed‑term basis until the end of the Summer Term 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high‑performing, supportive and ambitious English department within a selective girls’ grammar school with a co‑educational sixth form. The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach A Level English for the right candidate.

You will be passionate about English, committed to academic excellence, and motivated by the desire to make a positive impact on young people’s lives.

• Have a passion for English and strong subject knowledge
• Can inspire and challenge students of high academic ability
• Are committed to high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour
• Value collaboration, professional development and reflective practice
• Share our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing

QTS is desirable, and candidates working towards a professional teaching qualification are welcome to apply.

Queen Mary's High School is an academically selective 11–18 girls’ grammar school, co‑educational in the sixth form, with approximately 950 students on roll. Founded in 1893, the school has a long‑standing reputation for excellence, high academic standards and exceptional pastoral care. Located in the heart of Walsall, the school serves students from across the West Midlands. The school is part of The Mercian Trust, a successful multi‑academy trust committed to enabling students to live “life to the full in pursuit of what is good, right and true.”

The English department is large, thriving and highly collaborative, with a strong evidence‑informed approach to teaching and learning. The department benefits from:

• Centralised Schemes of Learning from KS3–KS5
• A rich, ambitious and diverse curriculum
• Excellent resources including visualisers, MASSOLIT and Educake
• Strong uptake at GCSE and A Level, with students progressing to top universities

Staff are encouraged to contribute to curriculum development and to share best practice within a supportive and experienced team.