Teacher of English

E-ACT Shenley Academy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

31 days annual leave

Defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS)

Life cover

CPD opportunities

TLR progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

E-ACT Shenley Academy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced English Teacher to plan and deliver high-quality lessons, ensuring progression for all students. The role emphasizes reading, writing, and communication within an inclusive curriculum and supportive learning environment.

You will assess progress, adapt teaching to diverse learners, and collaborate with staff and families to uphold the academy’s values and culture.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to plan inclusive English lessons
• Record of delivering engaging, high-quality learning
• Assessment and feedback to drive progress

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons and foster love of reading and writing
• Plan an inclusive curriculum reflecting high expectations
• Use assessment to identify next steps and support progress
• Create a positive classroom environment and promote behaviour for learning
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage with families

Skills

Effective classroom management

Ability to teach good or outstanding

Qualified teacher status or equivalent

Education

QTS or recognised equivalent

Degree in subject English

Job description

Job Title: Teacher of English

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.

We are looking for an experienced Teacher of English to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences for all students, ensuring progression is central to all lesson plans and giving our students the confidence to think big for themselves as they progress through our academy.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and ambitious English lessons that support every student to achieve their best and develop a genuine love of reading, writing and communication.
• Plan and adapt an inclusive curriculum that reflects high expectations, promotes progress for all learners, and celebrates the diversity of our academy community.
• Use assessment and feedback effectively to identify next steps, remove barriers to learning and ensure all students feel supported and challenged.
• Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment built on strong relationships, mutual respect and a commitment to exceptional behaviour for learning.
• Contribute actively to academy life by collaborating with colleagues, engaging with families and championing the values and culture of the academy

Pay range:

MPS/UPS: £34,069- £52,835

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent
• Degree in subject specialism
• Ability to teach ‘good or outstanding’ lessons
• Effective classroom management

E-ACT Shenley Academy | Building Futures, Changing Lives

At E-ACT Shenley Academy, we believe in the transformative power of education. We see it as more than just a process; it's a journey that opens doors and has the potential to change lives. Our mission is to inspire students through a dynamic curriculum that consistently delivers good lessons, fostering an environment where learning is empowering and enriching.

At E-ACT Shenley Academy, it is our daily mission are dedicated to these principles. We believe in creating an educational experience that not only imparts knowledge but also character, ensuring that our students leave with the skills, values, and aspirations needed to thrive in a changing world.

Take the next steps in your career with E-ACT Shenley Academy - where the journey is not just about education; it's about building futures and changing lives.

Find more information here: https://shenleyacademy.e-act.org.uk/about/our-ethos-and-values/

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits

• Financial and Lifestyle
• defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS)
• life cover at three times pensionable pay
• 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees
• Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting
• Professional Growth and Development
• tailored INSET days
• high-quality CPD opportunities
• automatic TLR progression
• structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3)
• full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities
• Culture and Wellbeing
• people-first culture values every colleague
• Wisdom app
• free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice
• Collaboration at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.