Second in English

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Professional development

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Wellbeing days

Job summary

The Royal Sutton School in Birmingham is seeking an ambitious Second in English to join our English team. You will work closely with the Head of English to support department development, contribute to high-quality teaching and learning, and help inspire a love of English across the school.

We are looking for someone with strong subject knowledge, excellent classroom practice, and a commitment to improving outcomes for every student.

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner with strong English knowledge.
• High expectations of themselves and others.
• Passionate about English and inspiring students.
• Able to contribute to leadership and development of department.
• Collaborative, organised, and able to build strong relationships.
• Committed to inclusion and ensuring every student can succeed.
• Keen to develop their own practice and support others.

Responsibilities

• Support the continued development of the English department.
• Contribute to high-quality teaching and learning.
• Inspire a love of English across the school.
• Work with the Head of English to develop curriculum and teaching practice.

Skills

English expertise

Leadership potential

Collaborative

Inclusion focus

Job description

The Royal Sutton School is seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic and committed Second in English to join our dedicated and talented English team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher who is passionate about English and committed to ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their full potential. As Second in English, you will work closely with the Head of English to support the continued development of the department, contribute to high-quality teaching and learning, and help inspire a love of English across the school.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong subject knowledge, excellent classroom practice and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for students. You will be a positive role model for colleagues and students, with the confidence to contribute to departmental leadership and support the ongoing development of curriculum, teaching and learning.

About you

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge in English
• Has high expectations of themselves and others
• Is passionate about English and committed to inspiring students
• Can contribute positively to the leadership and development of the department
• Is collaborative, organised and able to build strong relationships with colleagues and students
• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed
• Is keen to develop their own practice and support the development of others

What we can offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to play a key role in the continued development of English provision and student outcomes
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
• Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
• Professional development and wellbeing days