Teacher of English

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Park Central; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

90-day Buddy Programme

1:1 iPad technology

Healthcare benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Windsor Olympus Academy in Sandwell is seeking an outstanding and ambitious Teacher of English who can make a difference to the lives of young people. You will need the commitment and passion and energy to make our vision for Olympus a reality in the local community.

You will join an inclusive, supportive team with a 90-day Buddy Programme, 1:1 iPad technology, cross-trust networks, workload protection and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS and possesses deep, enthusiastic knowledge of your specific subject area.
• Thrives in a high-expectations environment and is dedicated to driving social mobility.
• Is eager to embrace digital technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Skills

QTS

Subject knowledge

High expectations

Digital technology

Job description

About Our School and Windsor Academy Trust

Welcome to our ambitious and high-achieving secondary school. We are a supportive and inclusive community where every student is encouraged to excel. Our passionate staff are committed to providing an inspiring learning environment, equipping our young people with the knowledge, skills, and character they need to succeed in their future.

Windsor Olympus Academy is a free school that opened in Sandwell in September 2023, recruiting 180 students from Sandwell and Birmingham. The school caters for students aged 11 to 16. It opened with Year-7 students only, as a six-form entry school. Olympus will grow year-on-year to provide education for 900 students after five years. This is the next opportunity to join our amazing team as our students now progress into their KS4 study. You will be at the very front of architecting the environment, infrastructure and pathway to success.

Windsor Olympus Academy will create the right environment for young people to flourish, igniting their passion and love of learning, enabling them to thrive academically. We will awaken students’ aspirations and develop their understanding of well-being and health, enabling them to thrive personally. We will be at the heart of the community.

We are incredibly proud to be part of the Windsor Academy Trust family of schools. Working within the Trust means you benefit from shared expertise, wider opportunities, and a powerful network of support. This collective power allows us to focus relentlessly on our shared moral purpose: unlocking the academic and personal potential of every child, while ensuring our staff thrive.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity within Windsor Academy Trust. We are looking for an outstanding and ambitious Teacher of English who can make a difference to the lives of young people at Windsor Olympus Academy (Olympus). You’ll need the commitment and passion and energy to make our vision for Olympus a reality in the local community.

About You

We are looking for an ambitious, subject-passionate Secondary Teacher who:

• Holds QTS and possesses deep, enthusiastic knowledge of your specific subject area.

• Thrives in a high-expectations environment and is dedicated to driving social mobility.

• Is eager to embrace digital technology to enhance teaching and learning.

What We Offer You

We want you to love coming to work. Here is how we support, develop, and look after you from the moment you join us:

A Supportive Family & True Collaboration You are never teaching on an island at Windsor Academy Trust. We are a team that co-creates, supports one another, and ensures every single voice is heard.

• A Warm Welcome: From Day One, you will be welcomed into an inclusive faculty and paired with a mentor through our 90-day Buddy Programme.

• The EmpowerED Strategy: You will be equipped with 1:1 iPad technology, transforming how you explain, model, and assess learning, while removing traditional barriers for your students.

• Cross-Trust Networks: Tap into shared planning and a brilliant network of secondary subject specialists across our family of schools.

Time to Teach, Space to Breathe

We are serious about protecting your time, reducing burnout, and helping you reclaim your weekends.

• Workload Protection: Benefit from intelligent feedback systems, automated admin tools, and an exceptional behaviour support team so you can focus entirely on teaching.

• Less Bureaucracy: We have actively stripped away unnecessary meetings and endless data drops.

• Your Wellbeing First: Access a comprehensive support package, including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and healthcare benefits.

A Bespoke Pathway for Your Career

We are committed to helping you reach your full potential, offering clear avenues for professional development.

• The Talent Institute: Accelerate your career with evidence-informed coaching via StepLab and fully funded National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).

• Tailored to You: Whether you want to master your subject pedagogy, step into pastoral or faculty leadership, or become a Lead Practitioner, we build a bespoke learning pathway just for you.

Safeguarding & DBS Requirements

Because the safety of our students is our absolute priority, please note that this role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, alongside other standard pre-employment safeguarding checks. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to safer recruitment.

If you want to work in a school trust that values your mind, protects your time, and invests in your future, we would love to hear from you.