Literacy for Life Teacher (KS3) - Thematic Project Learning

shirelandcat; West Bromwich; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive CPD programme

ICT-rich learning environment

Involvement in opening a new Academy

Health and Wellbeing package

Job summary

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust invites applications for inspirational teachers to join its new academy in West Bromwich. This role supports the Literacy for Life program across Year 7–9, with a focus on thematic and project-based learning in a technologically rich environment.

We seek colleagues who are passionate about students’ holistic development, collaborate effectively in teams, and are adaptable as the academy grows. Easter start, with a commitment to safeguarding and high standards.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about improving the lives of students they serve.
• Be confident in teaching across subjects.
• Role model a commitment to excellence.
• Be confident in using pedagogies for thematic/project-based learning.
• Want to collaborate as part of a team.
• Believe they have both a pastoral and academic responsibility.
• Be flexible and adaptable, rising to the challenge of creating a new Academy.
• Have high standards for students and themselves.

Responsibilities

• Be a supportive classroom teacher across subjects.
• Deliver Literacy for Life as part of the Year 7–9 curriculum.
• Engage with families and the wider academy community.
• Contribute to the opening of a brand new Academy.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and implement thematic/project-based lessons.
• Support students’ pastoral and academic progress.
• Utilise ICT and technology to enhance learning.
• Participate in CPD and continuous professional development.

Job description

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust invites applications for inspirational teachers to join its new academy in West Bromwich. This role supports the Literacy for Life program across Year 7–9, with a focus on thematic and project-based learning in a technologically rich environment.

We seek colleagues who are passionate about students’ holistic development, collaborate effectively in teams, and are adaptable as the academy grows. Easter start, with a commitment to safeguarding and high standards.