English Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Rockwood Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3HG

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 September 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  10 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS

English Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

CORE Education Trust is a values-driven multi-academy trust rich in cultural and social diversity. Responsible for four academies in Birmingham, the Trust was set up to innovate through adversity and to challenge the conventional boundaries of what is possible for our students. Motivated and inspired by the success of our students, our ambition goes beyond textbooks and whiteboards, we are proud to work with the young people of Birmingham.

This role will be based at Rockwood Academy which is an 11-16 co-educational school. You will be joining an academy team whose sole aim is to ensure that all students get the very best support, care and guidance that enables them to achieve their very best.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our school is a place of possibility and we never underestimate the impact inspirational staff can have on the life chances of our students. We are seeking a dynamic English Teacher who can demonstrate their commitment to driving up standards, expectations, and aspirations, so that staff and students regularly experience success and a sense of progression, whilst acting as a role model for staff within the department.

The successful candidate should be committed to improving the lives of the young people at Rockwood Academy.

WHAT WE OFFER

The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant learning community with national award-winning credentials. The Trust works collaboratively with leaders to ensure our CORE Values are promoted, embodied, and celebrated by all the staff and children in our schools. You will:

• be given the opportunity to engage with cross-trust activities that connect students and staff to their wider family of schools/peers across the city. This includes programmes such as the award-winning Echo Eternal Holocaust memorial arts initiative and The COREus Choir.
• be provided with a provision of support and training to foster a positive culture of wellbeing for all students and staff.

We place a strong emphasis on supporting and encouraging personal development, which includes:

• a CPD strategy that is designed to support the career aspirations of all staff to help them realise their potential.
• access to experienced mentors who have a strong track record of developing staff.

This is an exciting time to join the trust. We have a well-established outward facing ethos as a forward thinking family of schools guided by a vision underpinned by optimism, ambition and oneness.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLY

For further information about this exciting opportunity, or an informal discussion please contact Recruitment via recruitment@CORE-education.co.uk.

For more information visit our website, CORE-education.co.uk/work-with-us

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

CORE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Services) Check is required for all successful applicants. Safeguarding - CORE Education Trust

CORE Education Trust is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are an Equal Opportunities and Living Wage employer.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

CORE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Services) Check is required for all successful applicants.

CORE Education Trust is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are an Equal Opportunities and Living Wage employer.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Rockwood Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1078 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rockwood Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rockwood-academy

Rockwood Academy is a special place that serves a wonderfully rich community. ‘Team Rockwood’ holds the highest ambitions for our students who are listened to, understood and valued. We believe that building strong relationships fosters a sense of belonging; a key ingredient that inspires us on a daily basis. We consider all of our students and staff at Rockwood to be the ‘stars’ of CORE Education Trust. Our mission is to support students to “reach for the stars” through excellence in: teaching, curriculum design, personal development, and the vast opportunities we provide for them. Prioritising academic progress, character development, and the growth of our CORE Leaders of Tomorrow enable our young people to shine’ at their brightest and have the confidence to face the challenges of an ever-changing world.

We are privileged to be located in the heart of the Alum Rock area of Birmingham. We believe it is crucially important for our students and staff to connect with our community as part of our goal to further develop strong community cohesion.

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