Teacher of English

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a passionate Teacher of English to join a dedicated team at Waverley Studio College. The ideal candidate will be driven, have a strong commitment to improving student outcomes, and care deeply for their students’ education. This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on developing young minds. Applications are welcomed regardless of background.

Qualifications

• Drive and passion for teaching and learning.
• Ability to meet the requirements of the person specification.
• Subject to enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons aligned with the curriculum.
• Encourage student commitment to learning.
• Support students in achieving their best outcomes.

Job description

WAVERLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION TRUST

Waverley Studio College

470 Belchers Lane

Bordesley Green

Birmingham

B9 5SX

Teacher of English

MPS/UPS

Start Date: January 2026 or Sooner

Waverley Education Foundation (WEF) is a Multi Academy Trust, which operates both Waverley School and Waverley Studio College. WEF has over 1900 pupils on roll across the trust. It develops, brokers and delivers a range of services which support learning and leadership & management and improve outcomes for children and young people.

Waverley Studio College opened in September 2013 and caters for students at key stages 4 and 5. With up to 75 students in each cohort the college has provision for up to 300 students. In the GCSE and Post 16 outcomes in 2023, the Studio College achieved excellent results in line with 2019. Such has been the success of the college, it is currently full to capacity in Years 10 and 11.

Waverley Studio College specialises in Health, Creative Technology and Enterprise. We pride ourselves on our students who behave well and are committed to their learning. Our sixth form students do work experience placements every week in the local community. Our curriculum includes an enrichment programme to develop their character and skills. We have a strong staff team that are dedicated to the learning and development of all our students.

Our core values of Humanity, Equality, Aspiration and Respect support our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do.

In our September 2022 Ofsted inspection the college retained its ‘Good’ grading. Inspectors stated that ‘Pupils behave well in lessons and around school.They get on well together.’

The Board of Trustees are seeking to appoint a talented and inspirational Teacher who has drive and passion for teaching and learning to at Waverley Studio College.

It is a very exciting time to join Waverley Studio College and applications are invited from those who are excited by and supportive of Studio Schools and are passionate to want the best for the students in their care.

The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of the person specification to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the school application form will be accepted.

Waverley Education Foundation is committed to the protection and safety of its students.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.