Company: Marchant Recruitment
Location: Birmingham
Posted: May 15th, 2026
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A well-regarded secondary academy in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of English to join its committed English department. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about literacy, language and literature, and who wants to help students build confidence in reading, writing and oracy.
The academy has a strong focus on academic progress, clear behaviour routines and a calm learning environment where pupils are supported to achieve and take pride in their work. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, consistent systems and a collaborative culture across departments.
About the Role
As Teacher of English, you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to contribute to KS5 depending on experience and timetable. You will deliver a well-sequenced curriculum that develops:
Strong reading comprehension and analytical skills
Confident extended writing through modelling, structure and purposeful practice
Secure vocabulary, grammar and sentence fluency across year groups
Exam confidence through deliberate practice, feedback and clear routines
Students study a range of texts including novels, plays, poetry and non-fiction. Lessons are designed to encourage discussion and interpretation while ensuring students develop the skills needed for GCSE success, including comparison, evaluation and sustained argument.
You will support learners with different starting points, using effective scaffolding where needed while maintaining high expectations and providing stretch and challenge for high attainers.
The English Department
The English department is supportive and well-organised, with a shared commitment to raising attainment and building students’ confidence as readers and writers. Teachers collaborate on planning, share high-quality resources and use consistent approaches to assessment to ensure students make strong progress.
The department values:
Clear explanation, modelling and guided practice in reading and writing
Consistent routines that maximise learning time and support positive behaviour
A strong focus on literacy, vocabulary and structured extended responses
Targeted intervention and well-planned revision support at GCSE
Staff are supported through coaching, shared planning and opportunities to develop practice.
About the Academy
The academy serves a diverse community and has established a calm, purposeful learning culture supported by clear expectations and consistent behaviour systems. Classrooms are focused, and students are encouraged to aim high.
Leaders prioritise professional development and staff wellbeing, offering practical CPD and a supportive environment where teachers are trusted to deliver ambitious teaching within a structured curriculum. The academy is committed to inclusion and supports learners with SEND and EAL through strong teaching and targeted strategies.
Key Information
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP / next term (or by agreement)
Contract: Full-time, permanent (or as agreed)
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
What the Academy is Looking For
The successful candidate will:
Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification
Have strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature
Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons with high expectations
Use assessment effectively to identify gaps and secure progress
Build positive relationships and maintain a calm, purposeful classroom culture
Work collaboratively within a supportive English team
Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and ECTs.
Why Join This Academy
Supportive and collaborative English department with shared resources
Clear behaviour systems that support calm, effective teaching
Well-sequenced curriculum and consistent approaches
Strong CPD and opportunities for professional development
Welcoming Birmingham academy community focused on student success
This is a fantastic opportunity for an English teacher who wants to inspire confident readers and writers and contribute to a supportive department in a high-expectations Birmingham secondary academy.