Teacher of English

Hamstead Hall Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 1HL

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (710)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: English, Media studies
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,865.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPR

Teacher of English job summary

Reports to: Curriculum Leader/ SLT link

Location: Hamstead Hall Academy  

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time / Part time

Salary: MPS/UPS

Inspire a Love of English at Hamstead Hall Academy

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated Teacher of English to join our successful and ambitious English department. The department also delivers Media Studies at GCSE and A Level, and we would welcome applications from teachers with a background in Media Studies as well as English teaching.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner or an Early Career Teacher who is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning, inspiring a love of literature and language, and helping every student achieve their full potential.

At Hamstead Hall Academy, we are committed to delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum, maintaining the highest expectations of behaviour and achievement, and creating a culture where both students and staff can thrive.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree.
• Has strong subject and curriculum knowledge in English.
• Delivers engaging, evidence-informed lessons that secure excellent progress for all learners.
• Has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and attendance.
• Understands adaptive teaching and inclusive practice for SEND, disadvantaged and EAL students.
• Is committed to continuous professional development and collaborative working.

Why Join Hamstead Hall Academy?

At Hamstead Hall Academy, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. You will join a supportive and ambitious team committed to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every student can achieve their full potential. We are committed to excellence, professional development and staff wellbeing.

We offer:

• A welcoming and collaborative staff team.
• High-quality CPD and career development opportunities.
• A culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives and futures.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Eye care contributions.
• Health initiatives, including annual flu vaccinations.
• Access to mortgage advice services.
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme.

Apply now

We encourage you to come and have a look at our Trust. For further details or to arrange an informal visit to see the academy please contact HR- HR@hamsteadhall.com

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

“Hamstead Hall Academy 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 check is required for all successful candidates”.

Applying for the job

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

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About Hamstead Hall Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1173 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hamstead Hall Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hamstead-hall-academy

Hamstead Hall Academy is a successful, heavily oversubscribed 11 – 18 Academy in Birmingham with excellent, highly committed staff. Hamstead Hall Academy is a vibrant, dynamic, and interactive Academy for students of all abilities where achievement is at the heart of everything we do.
We are very proud to be a comprehensive and diverse academy serving our local community.
Our Mission Statement, “Success for All Through Hard Work and Harmony” supports our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do. Student and staff wellbeing are highly valued at Hamstead Hall Academy.
Our ‘5 Ps – Pathway to Success’ are the values that underpin our work with students and the standards we set.
PRIDE – PERSISTENCE – PATIENCE – PREPARATION - PROGRESS

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