Teacher of Law and Citizenship

Fortis Academy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Eye tests

Cycle to work

Discounts for teachers

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Fortis Academy, part of Shaw Education Trust, is seeking a motivated Teacher of Law and Citizenship to drive engaging lessons in a thriving Birmingham community. You will deliver lessons on law, politics and citizenship, fostering critical thinking and confidence in students from Year 11 to Sixth Form.

Whether an experienced teacher or an ECT, you will be part of a collaborative Trust offering strong support, development opportunities and a broad, future-focused curriculum aligned with Fortis

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering consistently high-quality teaching and learning.
• High expectations for all students and passion for helping young people reach potential.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Reflective, resilient and committed to professional development.
• Keen to contribute to a collaborative academy community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and challenging lessons that bring law, politics, citizenship and current affairs to life.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged to succeed.
• Contribute to a supportive academy community and collaborate with staff, parents and the Shaw Education Trust network.

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Law and Citizenship to join our secondary school team. You will deliver engaging and challenging lessons that bring law, politics, citizenship and current affairs to life, helping students develop critical thinking, confidence and a strong understanding of the society they live in. You will have high expectations for all students and create a positive, inclusive learning environment where every young person is encouraged to succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school where relationships, ambition and student outcomes matter. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT looking to develop your career, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to delivering consistently high-quality teaching and learning.
• Has high expectations of all students and is passionate about helping young people achieve their potential.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Is reflective, resilient and committed to their own professional development.
• Is keen to contribute to a collaborative and supportive academy community.

Fortis Academy is more than a school. It is a thriving community where ambition, hard work, and opportunity come together. With a brand new, state of the art campus opening in 2030, Fortis is on track to become the largest academy in Birmingham, educating over 2,000 students from Year 11 to Sixth Form.

Our mission is simple: Enriching Lives. We develop confident, capable young people guided by our core values of character, resilience, and aspiration, which shape everything we do.

We offer a challenging, well-structured curriculum from GCSE to post 16 pathways, preparing students for further education, employment, and life beyond school. Every student is equipped with an iPad to support modern, flexible learning in school and at home.

Our success is driven by over 200 dedicated staff who are fully committed to supporting students and improving practice. Student wellbeing is central to life at Fortis, with strong support for mental health, confidence, and personal development. Our Sixth Form is one of Birmingham’s strongest, with a Value-Added score of 0.36 in 2026, enriched by opportunities that broaden horizons and build real world skills.

With outstanding facilities ahead and a growing community, Fortis Academy continues to inspire, support, and challenge every student to succeed.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.

AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Ourvalues—opportunity, integrity, community, and equity—guide everything wedo. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power oflearning.” We bring this to life through our mission: workingtogether to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voicematters, and every learner thrives.

Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their developmentthrough high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster aculture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a realdifference.

Youwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailoredlearning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

Ifyou have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and createfutures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.

Together,let’s make the remarkable happen.

Webelieve every child has the potential to be extraordinary.

ShawEducation Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching orSupport Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (SupportStaff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time,all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day ofemployment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoyhealth services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Supportand Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection ofdiscounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute ofEducation and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute andflourish in your role and in the Trust.

Weknow our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed toensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewardingone.

Colleagueswithin the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house andprofessionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the NationalProfessional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme delivered byShaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute.

• Experiencedleadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidancefrom former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Accessto the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunitiesto work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participatingin peer reviews.
• Accessto a suite of online courses.
• Placementprojects within our family of schools.