Teacher of English (with a willingness to teach outside specialism) in Wigston Magna

Location: Wigston, Leicestershire

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary: Salary at TMS / UPS: £32,916 to £51,048

Posted: 13th January 2026

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Applications welcome for full time, part time and job share.

Opportunities for teaching at all Key Stages depending on experience and specialism.

Excellent CPD programme, training and support provided as standard.

Great development opportunities.

There is an additional TLR opportunity for the right candidate, negotiable based on the experience of the successful candidate.

A passion for student progress is more important than subject specialism in this role. We are looking for an enthusiastic, warm and inspiring teacher who is committed to creating a gripping, high-expectation classroom climate where all students are genuinely seen, heard and valued.

If you can inspire a love of learning across key stages and mixed-ability classes; if you can engage and motivate students to want to learn; if you can create a safe, exciting and welcoming environment where students thrive, we would love to hear from you.

You will have a strong understanding of strategies to optimise engagement, alongside confident classroom management and effective differentiation. Above all, you will bring energy, warmth and enthusiasm to your teaching, helping to make learning something students actively want to be part of.

We believe our students are awesome and entitled to an outstanding education, regardless of starting points or barriers. It is our responsibility to create an ambitious, joyful and inclusive environment where every student feels recognised and celebrated, both in and out of the classroom. This belief runs through everything we do.

Our school culture is vibrant and unapologetically student-centred. Our high-octane, fun assembly programme celebrates academic success for all students, with competitions between bands and year groups that build pride, motivation and a strong sense of belonging. We genuinely listen to our students, value their voice, and ensure they have agency in shaping their school experience.

Wellbeing matters here — genuinely. Not as a superficial, tick-box exercise, but as a lived reality. We work hard to make our school a happy, safe and supportive place to be, for both students and staff, because we know that success flourishes where people feel cared for.

You will be joining a superb team of like-minded leaders and colleagues who share an ambition to create a community where students come first, unapologetically. Our priority is simple: students should be engaged, excited about their learning, and confident in their own power and potential.

We value our staff highly. Without them, we cannot create the environment our students deserve. We offer high-quality CPD, training and ongoing support, alongside an extremely friendly, purposeful and committed team to work with.

Our core rule is simple: you must care about our students. They are at the heart of everything we do.

Wigston Academies Trust comprises Wigston Academy (11–16) and Wigston College (16–19). Both institutions were rated “Strong Good” in their most recent OFSTED inspections (May and June 2022).

If you’re curious to learn more, we warmly invite you to visit us. Come and see what we’re building — we’re doing great things, and we’re confident you’ll feel it the moment you walk through the door.

Closing date for applications: 10am, Friday 30th January 2026.

Interview date: TBC.

We reserve the right to interview at any point during the application process so early applications are encouraged.

Only applicants who meet our selection criteria will be invited to an interview.

Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to keeping children and young people safe from harm and abuse and to promoting their welfare, and we expect that everyone who comes to work for us will share the same commitment. Fulfilling this responsibility includes making sure that our recruitment process includes a range of measures to identify those who may be unsuitable to work with children and young people. In addition, all roles within the school are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post may also be subject to further DBS re-checks at appropriate intervals.