English Teacher- Birmingham

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education recruitment agency is seeking passionate English Teachers to inspire students in Birmingham. This role offers flexible opportunities, whether you're an experienced educator or an Early Career Teacher. You'll be responsible for delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and contributing to the school community. With a focus on safeguarding and promoting student welfare, this position provides a chance to make a significant impact on young minds through the power of language and literature. Join a supportive agency that values your professional development and offers competitive pay.

Benefits

Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible opportunities

Continued professional development

Transparent and supportive service

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is required.
• Experience teaching English in UK secondary schools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3 and KS4 English, with some KS5 opportunities.
• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons and assess student progress.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Passion for Teaching

Safeguarding Knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience in UK Secondary Schools

Job description

Aspire People, a leading education recruitment agency, is working in partnership with secondary schools across Birmingham to recruit dedicated, passionate, and skilled English Teachers for the new academic year starting September 2025.

With a high demand for skilled professionals, we are offering flexible opportunities to suit your availability-whether you're seeking day-to-day assignments, short-term placements, or long-term roles. Whether you're an experienced educator or an ECT (Early Career Teacher), if you have a passion for literature, language, and developing young minds, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

Teach KS3 and KS4 English (KS5 opportunities available in some schools)
Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and effective English lessons
Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
Contribute to the broader school community and support extracurricular activities
Uphold high standards of behaviour and academic excellence in the classroom

What We're Looking For:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience teaching English in UK secondary schools (placements accepted for ECTs)
Excellent classroom management and communication skills
A genuine passion for teaching and inspiring students
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare

Why Aspire People?

Long-standing relationships with a wide network of schools across Birmingham
Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
Competitive rates of pay and flexible opportunities
Continued professional development and training resources
Transparent and supportive service from a trusted agency

Be part of shaping young minds through the power of language and literature.
if you're an experienced English teacher we'd love to hear from you!

If you have any questions please contact us!

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and relevant safeguarding training.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.