Long-Term English Teacher - Secondary (Birmingham East)
January start Full-time Ongoing
We are supporting a large, mixed secondary academy in East Birmingham with a long-term English requirement. The school serves a richly diverse local community and is part of a well-established trust with a clear focus on inclusion, consistency, and raising standards.
This is a full teaching role, involving planning, marking, and assessment, teaching KS3 and KS4 English. You will be joining a committed English department that values clear routines, strong subject knowledge, and staff who can build positive relationships with pupils.
What you can expect from the school
- A diverse student body with a strong emphasis on literacy and language development
- A structured behaviour policy that rewards consistency and calm classroom leadership
- Supportive middle leadership and a visible SLT presence
- Centralised resources and schemes of work to support planning
- A fast-paced environment that suits resilient, reflective practitioners
The ideal candidate will
- Hold QTS (preferred), or be a strong English Instructor
- Have at least 6 months' experience teaching English in a long-term role, including planning and marking
- Be confident teaching across KS3 and KS4
- Demonstrate strong classroom management and high expectations
- Be reliable, adaptable, and committed to seeing a class through a longer placement
This role would suit
- An ECT looking to gain solid long-term experience
- An experienced teacher seeking stability for the term
- A confident English Instructor with proven long-term classroom experience
Pay: Competitive, based on experience and responsibilities.
If you are an English specialist who thrives in a structured, urban secondary setting and is looking for a meaningful long-term opportunity, we would be keen to speak with you.
