Can you inspire a love of literature, language and justice? Join Wrenn School as a Teacher of English and Law and help students develop the skills to analyse, argue, question and communicate with confidence.
Job Title: Teacher of English and Law
Location: Wrenn School
Salary: MPS/UPS £34,069 - £52,835 FTE – Actual salary £13,627 - £21,134
Start Date: January 2027
Contract Type: Fixed term maternity cover
Working Pattern: Part time – 2 days per week
Application Closing Date: 03 October 2026
About You:
Wrenn School are seeking an inspirational and dedicated Teacher of Law and English who is passionate about developing confident communicators, critical thinkers and successful learners. You will be an enthusiastic practitioner with the ability to engage students through high-quality teaching and a curriculum that sparks curiosity, debate and intellectual challenge.
Whether teaching students to analyse literature, craft persuasive arguments or explore the principles of justice and society, you will inspire a love of learning and encourage every student to fulfil their potential. You will be committed to maintaining high standards, fostering positive relationships and contributing to a culture of excellence across the school.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
- A passion for both English and Law with the ability to motivate students across a range of abilities.
- Strong knowledge of the English curriculum and effective teaching and assessment practices.
- High expectations for student achievement, behaviour and personal development.
- The ability to deliver engaging, inclusive and challenging lessons that enable all students to succeed.
- Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to collaboration, innovation and sharing best practice with colleagues.
- A genuine belief in the potential of every student and a commitment to supporting their academic and personal development.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
About the English Department:
The English Faculty at Wrenn School is a passionate, supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of reading, writing and learning. Through an engaging and ambitious curriculum, we strive to develop students as confident communicators, critical thinkers and successful learners, equipping them with the skills they need to flourish both in school and beyond.
Working collaboratively, the team is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning, sharing best practice and fostering a culture of aspiration and achievement. As part of the wider Creative Education Trust, the department benefits from a strong commitment to professional development, innovation and collaboration, ensuring both staff and students are supported to thrive and reach their full potential.
About Wrenn School:
Wrenn is a vibrant learning community across two campuses. Our Doddington Road site supports Key Stage 3 students (ages 11–14) with a nurturing transition from primary school, while London Road provides a mature environment for Key Stages 4 and 5 (ages 14–18).
Set in beautiful grounds, Wrenn offers specialist facilities for Art, Music, Drama, and Design Technology, alongside extensive sports amenities including the Wrenn Astro, playing fields, and gyms.
Our core values - Work Hard, Respect Others, Enjoy Learning, Never Give Up, Navigate Your Future - guide student behaviour, character, and achievement. To find out more please visit our website.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at hr@wrennschool.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
