Second in English

Thorns Collegiate Academy, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2NU

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  25 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TMS / UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2.3 £8,610 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• be accountable for the learning and achievement of all students following English programmes within the academy.

• maintain a focus on teaching and learning, engaging with research and training to ensure individual practice is of a high quality

• provide high quality leadership and management for English education within the academy

• develop effective partnership working with other staff to secure high levels of student progress.
• liaise with the2i/c and Heads of English across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust to support strategic development, share good practice and plan collaborative activities.
• develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences for all students they teach
• accountable for the learning and achievement of all students they teach
• liaise with teaching colleagues across the Academy to support strategic development, share good practice and plan collaborative activities
• safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school and Trust policies including the staff code of conduct.

What the school offers its staff

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

At Thorns Collegiate Academy we are looking for passionate and creative teacher who work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our students and families.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
• 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 students

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JOB DESCRIPTION Second in English.pdf - 183 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification Second in English.pdf - 115 KB (opens in new tab)

About Thorns Collegiate Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 895 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thorns Collegiate Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@shirelandcat.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thorns-collegiate-academy

Arranging a visit to Thorns Collegiate Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@shirelandcat.net.

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