English Teacher - East Birmingham

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency is seeking a Long-Term English Teacher for a secondary school in Birmingham. This full-time position starts in January and involves teaching KS3 and KS4 English, with responsibilities including planning, marking, and fostering strong relationships with students. The ideal candidate must possess QTS or significant experience, demonstrating effective classroom management and adaptability to meet diverse student needs. This role offers competitive pay based on experience and promises a structured teaching environment focused on inclusion.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience teaching English in a long-term role.
• Ability to plan and mark effectively.
• Confidence in teaching across KS3 and KS4.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons and assess student performance.
• Maintain a structured classroom environment.
• Support student literacy and language development.

Skills

Classroom management

Teaching KS3 and KS4

Planning and marking

Adaptability

Communication with students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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.

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.