English Teacher

Empowering Learning Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is recruiting an English Teacher in Birmingham to start January 2027. It is a full-time, long-term role until Easter, likely through summer. The post covers English Language and Literature across KS3/KS4 with occasional cross-subject cover as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold UK QTS, have KS3/KS4 experience, strong behaviour management, and be prepared to provide cover where required. DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one is expected.

Qualifications

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent qualification.
• Experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4; KS5 desirable but not essential.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to deliver effective lesson cover when needed.
• Safeguarding Level 1 trained (support available if required).
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons at KS3 and KS4.
• Assess, monitor, and support student progress.
• Provide cover for other lessons as required across the school.
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Contribute to the wider school community and departmental development.

Skills

QTS

KS3/KS4 teaching

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Safeguarding Level 1

DBS Update Service

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

English Teacher role in: Birmingham

Starting date: Jan 2027

Salary: MPS1 - UPS3 per day, DOE

Temporary Contract: Long-term cover

Full-Time Vacancy: Monday to Friday

English Teacher Specification

We are currently recruiting for a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join a secondary school in North Birmingham to start in January 2027. This is a full-time, long-term role until Easter and most likely until summer holidays.

The successful applicant will teach English Language and English Literature across all Key Stages. In addition to delivering high-quality English lessons, the role will include providing cover for other subjects when required, ensuring continuity of learning across the school.

Essential Requirements

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent qualification
• Experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential)
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and deliver effective lesson cover when needed
• Safeguarding Level 1 trained (support available if required)
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons at KS3 and KS4
• Assess, monitor, and support student progress
• Provide cover for other lessons as required across the school
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management
• Contribute to the wider school community and departmental development

For more information about joining Empowering Learning, please get in touch.

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