Second in English

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1UL

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale (UPS where applicable) + TLR 2C (£3,527.00)

Second in English job summary

Second in English

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School -Woodbrooke Rd, Birmingham, B30 1UL

Salary: Main Pay Scale (UPS where applicable) + TLR 2C (£3,527.00)

Start Date: September 2026

“To be or not to be…?” A great English teacher that is.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, passionate and proactive leader as Second in English to help make a positive impact on the young people at our school.

The main purpose of the role will be to work under the direction of the Director of English to improve the quality of the curriculum in English, implementing staff materials to support teaching and providing training to develop the standard of teaching.

The successful candidate should already have some experience of leading teachers and will be eager to develop their leadership skills by working alongside a passionate Director of English to ensure all pupils have the best possible experience of English at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School. They will also be able to work collaboratively ensuring that good practice is being shared with colleagues within their department and beyond.

About us:

At Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School we want the best for every child, regardless of who they are. That is what drives us. Embedding our high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent CPD opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply please complete our application form on My New Term.

You may also wish to contact Head of School Mr C Seagar on cseager@decschool.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school

Application Deadline: 8th May 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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

Safeguarding Notice:
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

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 Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 767 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dame-elizabeth-cadbury-school

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