Teacher of English - Holly Lodge

Overview

Holly Lodge School are recruiting for a Teacher of English. We are a comprehensive 11-19 school and sixth form serving the diverse community of Smethwick, West Midlands. Our core values are Ambition, Opportunity and Community: we believe that every child, regardless of their background or starting point, is entitled to a world-class education in the best that has been thought, said and made, and that they should be equipped for joining the great conversations of humankind, shaping the future and living truly rewarding and meaningful lives.

We believe in the power of expertly developed, subject specialist curriculum, alongside research-informed teaching approaches, high expectations for behaviour, and excellent pastoral care in achieving this vision. We are ambitious for the experience of our staff as well as our students: in terms of well-being, professional development and career progression. We believe that the key to staff wellbeing is sensible workload and a positive professional culture, and we place these at the heart of everything we do.

This role will give you an opportunity to help shape incredible teaching and learning in the English faculty. If you have a passion for your subject and for education, and you share our values, please see our application pack via our website. You will contribute to delivering high-quality English teaching and help shape the learning experience for students in the English faculty.

Please provide a cover letter (Maximum of two sides of A4 paper) with your application outlining your skills experience in relation to the job description and person specification. Applicants are welcome to discuss the position further and are encouraged to visit the school, please arrange (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Completed applications should be sent  by Monday 6th October 2025 m.

• At Holly Lodge we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from our vision and values.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory clearances including an enhanced DBS check.
• This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

• Online Search:
  An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
• HOURS:
  
  Full Time, Permanent
• GRADE:
  Teachers Main Pay Range – Upper pay Range (£32,916 – £51,048 per annum)