Teacher of English

Fairfax School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Teacher of English to join a dedicated team focused on continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to inspire students by setting high expectations and creating a productive learning environment. You'll be part of a nurturing community that values holistic development and academic excellence. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive atmosphere, this position is perfect for those who are ambitious and enthusiastic about making a difference in students' lives. Join us in shaping the future of education in a thriving academy.

Benefits

Bildungsunterstützung

Flexi-Perks

Gehaltssacrificeschema

Perkbox-Abonnement

Professionelle Weiterbildung

Zugang zu Wellness-Hub

Kostenlose Grippeschutzimpfungen

Zugang zu Fitnessprogrammen

Webinare zu Ernährung

Stressmanagement-Leitfäden

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im Unterrichten von Englisch in einer schulischen Umgebung.
• Fähigkeit, den Lehrplan anzupassen und zu gestalten.

Responsibilities

• Hochmotivierendes Lernen durch strukturierte Unterrichtsplanung.
• Anpassung des Unterrichts an die Bedürfnisse aller Schüler.

Skills

Englischunterricht

Klassenzimmermanagement

Lehrplanentwicklung

Bewertungskompetenz

Education

Lehramtsqualifikation

Job description

We are looking for a Teacher of English to join a well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

In this role, you will:

• Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students in a productive learning environment
• Promote good outcomes by students, planning well-structured lessons
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities with high standards of personal and professional conduct

This is an exciting time to join us and a great opportunity to be involved in the next stage of development of this strong team. Over the last few years, there has been a real drive to develop collaborative planning of a well-sequenced, knowledge-rich curriculum in order to ensure our curriculum is inclusive and all students can achieve highly.

This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong, supportive environment.

About us

At the heart of Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, Fairfax Academy has been on a path of continued improvement to become an Outstanding provider of education and wellbeing. With attendance above the national average and improved behaviour, Fairfax is a school that nurtures holistic development. We’re a large Academy with just over 1,500 students from Years 7 to 13, but we value creating a sense of belonging, with a House System that generates a family feel amongst our students – and we want you to be part of it.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust

At Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, we enrich lives and transform futures. Our four academies in and around Birmingham offer an outstanding quality of education, recognising that all our children are individuals and delivering exceptional pastoral care to ensure their happiness. Whilst we place strong emphasis on academic achievement, we take a holistic view of education and maintain exciting extracurricular programmes to create the well-rounded young adults of tomorrow. We’re also creating outstanding careers that could take you anywhere within our network – and take your future anywhere you want to go.

Benefits

When you join Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, you join a nurturing family where your professional satisfaction and personal happiness really count. You can expect heavy investment in your career development alongside an outstanding package of benefits, including:

• Educational support
• Flexi perks
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Perkbox subscription
• Professional learning and regular training
• Counselling, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a Wellness Hub
• Wellbeing updates and stress management guidance
• Menopause awareness training
• Free flu jabs
• Access to fitness programmes, including yoga, HIIT and more
• Access to physical activities during our Trust-wide Wellbeing Week
• Diet and nutrition webinars

Closing date: 8.00am on 16 May 2025.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974