Teacher of L4L with English specialism

shirelandcat; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust seeks a passionate and creative teacher to join the Literacy for Life team at Shireland Biomedical UTC. This role includes planning tailored lessons and engaging with both primary and secondary educational phases, fostering an innovative learning environment. Opportunities for continuous professional development with national experts and a supportive team await you, all within a culture promoting mental health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Opportunities across MAT

Exceptional CPD provision

Supportive working environment

Friendly children

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching across key stages.
• Consistently good/outstanding teaching.
• Passionate to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver effective learning experiences.
• Accountable for student learning and achievement.
• Liaise with colleagues for strategic planning.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom management

Technology for learning

Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Location: Shireland Biomedical UTC

RequiredforSeptember 2025

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

As part of the Literacy for Life team you will teach a reduced timetable to allow for time with colleagues to adapt lessons and improve your skills and subject knowledge each week to support and develop your teaching.

We are looking for passionate and creative teachers who work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide an exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level
• Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their fiel
• Supportive working environment and team ethos
• Friendly and enthusiastic children.

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences for all students they teach.
• Be accountable for the learning and achievement of all students they teach.
• To liaise with teaching colleagues across the Academy to support strategic development, share good practice and plan collaborative activities.
• To take the lead for their specialist subject area within the L4L curriculum.

Candidates should:

• Have experience of teaching across the key stages. Applications from newly qualified teachers are also welcome
• Be a consistently good/outstanding teacher
• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour
• Demonstrate an ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils
• Be committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve
• Show willingness to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact.
• Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others
• Be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.