Teacher of History and Literacy
Listed on 2026-09-24
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, High School, Education Administration, Elementary School
POST:
Teacher of History and Literacy for Life (Maternity leave cover)
LOCATION:
Shireland Biomedical UTC
SALARY: TMS/UPS
REQUIRED FOR:
January 2027 till Sept 2027
Shireland Biomedical UTC is the UK's first University Technical College specialising in healthcare and health science, whilst still providing a broad & balanced curriculum. Situated in the centre of West Bromwich, we are an ambitious and rapidly growing school with a clear vision: to provide an exceptional education that prepares young people for success in higher education, apprenticeships and future careers.
Having welcomed our first Year 7 cohort in September 2022 and reached full capacity in September 2026, we are entering an exciting new phase of our development. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking school at a pivotal stage in its journey, helping to shape its future while benefiting from outstanding professional development and career progression opportunities.
As part of the L4L and History team, you would be delivering History at Key Stage 4 and L4L at Key Stage 3.
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
- Excellent career and professional development opportunities
- A focus on staff wellbeing
- State of the art facilities
- Supportive working environment and team ethos
- Friendly and enthusiastic students.
Candidates should:
- Have experience of teaching across the key stages. Applications from newly qualified teachers are 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 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.
To arrange a visit to the school please contact Sam Banks
Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.
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