Teacher of English

Aston Manor Academy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing benefits including health/cy

Pensions scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Currys technology scheme

Job summary

Aston Manor Academy is seeking an exceptional English teacher to join our successful team. You will deliver high-quality lessons across key stages, building strong relationships with students and demonstrating sound subject knowledge.

The role is term-time only, fixed-term, full-time, with progression on the MPS1-UPS3 salary scale and a commitment to CPD within a supportive school culture. The closing date is 13 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Outstanding teaching practitioner with sound subject knowledge in English.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and staff.
• Willing to go the extra mile to support students in and outside school.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across key stages with high-quality lessons.
• Contribute to school CPD and maintain positive student progress.
• Support students' personal development and wellbeing within the academy.

Skills

Outstanding teaching

Strong subject knowledge

Relationship building

Passion for teaching English

Job description

TEACHER OF ENGLISH

TERM TIME ONLY, FIXED TERM, FULL TIME

ASTON MANOR ACADEMY

MPS1 - UPS3, £34,069 - £52,835

Aston Manor Academy are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher to join our fantastic and highly successful English team. We are seeking to appoint someone who believes in building strong relationships with students and is willing to go the extra mile to support them in being successful both in and outside of school. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding teaching practitioner with sound subject knowledge and a passion for teaching English at all key stages.

Equitas Academies Trust was formed in September 2012 and incorporates Aston Manor Academy (Secondary) and Chilwell Croft Academy (Primary). Both Academies are happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments for their children who are from a vibrant mix of cultures. The staff and Trustees have a great sense of pride in their schools and care passionately about the pupils they serve. We are consistently in the top 15% of schools nationally for achievement.

Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving student’s. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly and supportive ethos which enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. In our last Ofsted inspection (June 2017) we were judged to be Outstanding in all areas. In addition, our Sixth Form is rated best for progress in Birmingham!

As an employer, Equitas Academies Trust offers:

• A supportive and nurturing working environment
• A commitment to CPD opportunities
• Employee wellbeing benefits including access to a Voluntary Health Care Cash Plan, access to BHSF Connect, a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme via Currys.
• Employer contributions to Local Government Pensions Scheme (support staff) or Teacher Pensions Scheme (teaching staff)
• Pay progression centred around a robust performance management process
• An inclusive and caring ethos.

We pride ourselves on hosting an environment focused on improving the lives of our students, as well as supporting the fantastic team who dedicate themselves to teach every single day. This is an opportunity to really make a difference and enjoy a varied, challenging and ultimately rewarding role.

We would welcome visits to Aston Manor Academy prior to the closing date or alternatively, delighted to answer any questions you may have. To arrange a visit, please contact the HR Department on 0121 359 8108 or via email at [e-mail]

For more information and to download an application pack including job description and person specification, please visit our Equitas website: https://www.equitasacademiestrust.com/work-for-us/

Closing date: Friday 13November 2026, 12pm midday