Teacher of English

Streetly Academy; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Streetly Academy is seeking an English Teacher who is dedicated to fostering literacy and student confidence. The role involves teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4 and promoting collaboration within a supportive team environment. The Academy offers a dynamic atmosphere along with various professional development opportunities, contributing to an enriching workplace. Applications are encouraged from both newly qualified and experienced teachers to join a progressive school focused on excellence.

Benefits

Health care plan

Access to onsite gym and padel tennis courts

Extensive CPD program

Free onsite parking

Friendly and supportive colleagues

Innovative teaching resources like Chromebooks

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in English across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Experience with Key Stage 5 is an advantage.
• Commitment to promoting literacy and developing students' confidence.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, aiming to engage and challenge learners.
• Develop effective, creative teaching strategies.
• Set targets to stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds.

Skills

Creativity

Collaboration

Proactivity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in English or related field

Job description

The Academy offers a unique blend of tradition and future, seeking the highest standards of behaviour and appearance, whilst maintaining an emphasis on harnessing technologies, and exploring every avenue in improving teaching, learning, and assessment.

We are proud of our sport specialism, and make every effort to ensure all students are given the opportunity to develop and progress, in terms of health and leadership, via the avenue of PE, sport and the arts.This links closely to our PRIDE values, which are based on the Olympic and Paralympic values. Each student and member of staff has a Google Chromebook to enhance our curriculum offer.

We can offer you:

·A considerate employer with regard for your well-being and family priorities.

·A health care plan to cover some of the costs of keeping you well such as dental, physio andeye care, with the addition of counselling and fast track to consultant appointments should you be carrying the worry of a health scare.

·Excellent professional development / guidance and opportunities to progress through our extensive CPD program.

·Every member of staff and student is equipped with a Chromebook device to aid innovative teaching and reduce workload.

·Friendly and supportive colleagues.

·Students that are helpful, with good manners and take pride in their appearance.

·A wide variety of clubs, trips, events and opportunities.

·A large and successful sixth form and an opportunity to teach English at post 16.

·Free onsite parking and access to our onsite gym and padel tennis courts.

We are looking for someone who:

·Has a strong subject knowledge and the ability to teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4 (experience with Key Stage 5 would be an advantage).

• Is a proactive team member who is able to work collaboratively to develop effective, creative and innovative teaching and learning strategies across our team.
• Is committed to promoting literacy and developing students' confidence in reading, writing, and verbal communication.

·Demonstrates creativity in lesson planning, using a range of strategies to engage and challenge learners of all abilities.

• Can set targets that stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions.
• Has a continued commitment to their own professional development.

Applications are welcomed from both newly qualified and experienced teachers.The successful applicant will be supported by an excellent department. For ECTs, we provide our highly successful ECT programme where you will train alongside other ECTs.This enables aspiring teachers to support and learn from each other, in the true collaborative spirit of teaching. Every member of staff receives the opportunity to complete full Level 1 TEEP (Teacher Effectiveness Enhancement Programme) training course for 3 days.

If you are looking for an opportunity to join a progressive school and departments that thrive on good humour and team work then please apply. Last date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on Sunday 6th July 2025. Interview date to be advised.

Please note applications may be closed early is a successful candidate is found.

The Streetly Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.These posts are each subject to an Enhanced DBS check and prohibition from teaching check.