English Teacher

We are recruiting for a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join a welcoming and ambitious Secondary School near Erdington.

The school is committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged to aim high, develop confidence and achieve their full potential. With a strong emphasis on high expectations, mutual respect and personal development, the school aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed both academically and beyond the classroom.

The successful English Teacher will deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, bringing a range of texts, literature and creative writing to life. You will encourage students to develop a love of reading, express their ideas confidently and think critically, while supporting learners of all abilities to make progress. The school places great importance on building positive relationships, celebrating individual achievement and ensuring pupils feel supported, challenged and motivated to succeed.

This opportunity would suit an experienced English Teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) who is passionate about their subject and keen to make a positive difference to young people's education. The successful candidate will share the school's values, maintain high standards and contribute to a classroom culture where students are encouraged to be ambitious, resilient and respectful. Day-to-day and long-term opportunities are available.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching English within a Secondary School
• A strong understanding of the English National Curriculum and GCSE requirements
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons
• Confident classroom and behaviour management
• A passion for developing students' reading, writing and communication skills

• Pay from £174.71 to £240.70, dependent on experience (M1–M6)
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your daily rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension Contributions
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact with a dedicated consultant

This English Teacher opportunity is based in North Birmingham and is accessible from surrounding areas, including Erdington, Kingstanding, Perry Barr, Great Barr, Sutton Coldfield, Aston, Handsworth and Perry Common.

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.