Second in English

The Royal Sutton School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7DY

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or earlier

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR2b £5,871 per annum

Second in English job summary

The Royal Sutton School is seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic and committed Second in English to join our dedicated and talented English team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher who is passionate about English and committed to ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their full potential. As Second in English, you will work closely with the Head of English to support the continued development of the department, contribute to high-quality teaching and learning, and help inspire a love of English across the school.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong subject knowledge, excellent classroom practice and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for students. You will be a positive role model for colleagues and students, with the confidence to contribute to departmental leadership and support the ongoing development of curriculum, teaching and learning.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge in English

Has high expectations of themselves and others

Is passionate about English and committed to inspiring students

Can contribute positively to the leadership and development of the department

Is collaborative, organised and able to build strong relationships with colleagues and students

Is committed to inclusion and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed

Is keen to develop their own practice and support the development of others

What we can offer

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

The opportunity to play a key role in the continued development of English provision and student outcomes

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package

Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

Professional development and wellbeing days

How to apply

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Claudine White via email claudine.white@trss.bham.sch.uk or call on 0121 378 1946. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 The Royal Sutton School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 966 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Royal Sutton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-willmott-school-sutton-coldfield

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