Teacher of English

Teaching Vacancies; Tipton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tipton is seeking a dedicated English teacher to join their growing department. The successful candidate will teach across Key Stages 3–5, planning lessons and contributing to curriculum design. They will work within a supportive team focused on student achievement and professional development. The role requires the ability to inspire students, adapt to their needs, and utilize assessment data effectively. This position promises a collaborative environment with opportunities for personal growth and welfare support.

Benefits

Access to Health Care schemes

Additional non-contact time for self-development

Motivated and supportive staff body

Qualifications

• Ambition to inspire all students and support their development in English.
• Resilience to adapt and support all students in achieving in English.
• Commitment to your own development and learning.
• Incredible subject knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stages 3–5.
• Benchmark learners against national criteria and use assessment data.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons in line with the curriculum.
• Contribute to curriculum design within English.
• Work as part of a team to ensure innovative learning.

Skills

Incredible subject knowledge

Resilience

Ambition to inspire students

Use of assessment data

Job description

Overview

Q3 Academy Tipton works to ensure that all students and staff achieve ‘Incredible things’. Our mission is to Know More, Do More and Achieve More, supported by the values of Kindness, Ambition, Resilience and Respect.

Why Join Us

We are growing our English department to provide more opportunity for reading development across the school. The successful candidate will join an established, cohesive team with strong links across the Mercian Academy Trust and excellent opportunities for development.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stages 3–5.
• Benchmark learners against national criteria and use assessment data to monitor and intervene.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons in line with the curriculum.
• Contribute to curriculum design within English.
• Work as part of a team that ensures creative, innovative learning in every lesson.
• Act as a Form Tutor.

What We’re Looking For

• Ambition to inspire all students and support their development in English.
• Resilience to adapt and support all students in achieving in English.
• Commitment to your own development and learning, with additional non-contact time specifically for personal development.
• Incredible subject knowledge.
• The ability to use assessment data to monitor and intervene as appropriate with students.

The School Offers Staff

• A motivated, supportive staff body prioritising student achievement.
• Additional non-contact time beyond 10% PPA to support your self-development.
• Regular celebration of achievement for both students and staff.
• Access to Health Care schemes through the Mercian Academy Trust.
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from a wide range of settings.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks and satisfactory employment references. Further safeguarding information is available on our website.

Application Process

Interview will be held the week commencing TBC. We welcome visits from potential candidates at any time.