Teacher of English
Barr Beacon School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RFThis job expired on 2 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
2 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, Term-Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
“To be or not to be…?” A great English teacher that is.
To be truly ‘great’ you need an environment in which pupils genuinely want to learn. An environment in which your colleagues are as geeky about your subject as you are. Here at Barr Beacon School we can offer just that. With the highest expectations of pupils’ behaviour and effort, we don’t accept excuses. We need a talented teacher of English who has the passion to provide pupils with the best possible experience of this fascinating subject. You will know how to get the best out of the children you teach. Could this be you?
Your skills will include:
Being a good classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of how children learn;
Having up to date subject and pedagogical knowledge;
Possessing a passion to make a difference in pupils’ lives and showing a commitment to school improvement.
What the school offers its staff
About us:
Barr Beacon School has a shared belief that no child should fail and our high standards and expectations ensure our pupils strive for success. As a highly successful school, we have a commitment to exceptional teaching to provide the best possible education for our students. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development 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.
Further information about the job
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
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About Barr Beacon School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1501 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Barr Beacon School website
- Email address
- khibbs@barrbeaconschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01213666600
The word ‘outstanding’ appears a lot in advertisements for teachers – but at Barr Beacon School, it means more. With over 1000 requests for the 252 places available in Year 7 this September, parents would certainly agree. When Ofsted last visited, they merely confirmed what we already knew.
How have we achieved all of this?
Quite simply, we employ teachers who are as ambitious, passionate and dedicated as we are. These amazing people work hard – in fact they work very hard – to ensure that our pupils make the best progress they possibly can.
Whether they are the most able or or the least able, the most advantaged or the least advantaged, every child deserves nothing less than the very best teaching.
Not surprisingly, there’s a real buzz about the place. If you would like to be part of it – and teach children who genuinely want to learn – we would love to hear from you.
Arranging a visit to Barr Beacon School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email khibbs@barrbeaconschool.co.uk.
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