Second in English with responsibility for Literacy

Stockland Green School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7JH

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  2 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR2c (£7,899 per annum)

Second in English with responsibility for Literacy job summary

Stockland Green School have an exciting opportunity for a Second in English, with responsibility for Literacy. They are seeking a talented individual who is able to identify, administer and evaluate appropriate literacy initiatives and interventions. You will be required to promote and embed essential literacy skills across a range of faculties and develop a culture of reading for pleasure.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in raising attainment. You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to lead and inspire others around you. 

Stockland Green School is a proud member of the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP), a network of high-performing schools committed to educational excellence. Our school is at the heart of the community, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

What you will need to succeed

To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools

To be committed to keeping our students safe

Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate

Be an outstanding leader

Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders

Excellent people manager who is able to motivate and develop the teams you lead

The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role

What you will get in return

We invest in your professional development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities.

A competitive salary with a TLR2c £7,899 per annum

An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package

Be part of a wider Trust that values diversity, inclusion, and the personal growth of both students and staff

Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

Professional Development & Wellbeing Days

What you need to do now

To apply, please complete an online application form. To arrange an informal chat about the role or a visit to the school, please contact Mrs Rebecca Goode, Headteacher, via email r.goode@stockgrn.bham.sch.uk

 

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an online ATLP application form.

 

Closing date: Friday 2nd May 2025 at 9.00am

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Stockland Green School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 745 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stockland Green School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stockland-green-school

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