English Teacher

Connex Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education seeks a qualified Teacher of English for a full-time position in Harborne, Birmingham. This role involves teaching English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4, with the potential for a permanent role from September. Ideal for experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs), offering competitive pay and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay, paid to scale (MPS1 – UPS1)

Free access to SEND Toolkit – over 19 CPD courses.

Funded formal qualifications including Level 5 TEFL.

Wellbeing programme and refresher training.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English in UK secondary schools is essential.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willing to apply.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues for quality teaching.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Passion for English Language and Literature

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS

Job description

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Teacher of English – Harborne, Birmingham
Location: Harborne, Birmingham
Salary: £765 - £1,110 per week, dependent on experience (MPS1 – UPS1)
Contract: Full-time (5 days per week), ASAP start until end of summer term
Potential for permanent role from September

About the Role

Connex Education is recruiting for a qualified Teacher of English to join a thriving secondary school in the Harborne area of Birmingham. This is a full-time role (Monday to Friday), starting as soon as possible and continuing until the end of the summer term. There is a strong possibility of a permanent position from September, and interested candidates will have the opportunity to apply.

You will be teaching English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4, and will join a supportive, forward-thinking department. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.

Monitor student progress and provide feedback.

Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the highest quality of teaching and learning.

Person Specification:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.

Experience teaching English in a UK secondary school.

Strong classroom management and communication skills.

A passion for English Language and Literature.

Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to apply for one.

What We Offer:

Weekly PAYE pay, paid to scale (MPS1 – UPS1).

Long-term role with potential to become permanent.

Free access to our SEND Toolkit – over 19 CPD courses.

Funded formal qualifications including Level 5 TEFL.

Wellbeing programme and refresher training for modern classrooms.

Safeguarding Statement:

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS. Connex Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce.

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