Teacher of English

POST:
Teacher of English

LOCATION:

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy SALARY: TMS/UPS + TLR for the right candidate.

HOURS:

Full Time REQUIRED FOR:
April 2026

This is a chance to be part of a hugely successful English department where over 80% of students gained 4+ in 2025.

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is an oversubscribed Secondary School in the Black Country. The Academy opened its doors in September 2019 with 175 students and has continued to grow each year. It is now at full capacity with 805 students on roll.

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is committed to an inclusive education for all students at every ability and equipping students for the future through teaching them relevant and cutting‑edge skills for the era in which they live. Most importantly we believe that every student should be safe, happy, ambitious for themselves and respectful of all.

We are looking for passionate and creative teachers who work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field
• A supportive working environment and team ethos
• Friendly, enthusiastic children.

• To develop, plan and deliver effective and high‑quality learning experiences for all students they teach.
• Be accountable for the learning and achievement of all students they teach.
• To liaise with teaching colleagues across the Academy to support strategic development, share good practice and plan collaborative activities.

• Have experience teaching across the key stages. Applications from newly qualified teachers are also welcome.
• Be a consistently good/outstanding teacher.
• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour.
• Able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils.
• 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.
• To be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate.

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.

Closing Date:
Sunday 8th February 2026.

Applications from Early Careers Teachers are also welcome.

Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.