Teacher of English

The Arthur Terry School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 per annum

Teacher of English job summary

The Arthur Terry School is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Teacher of English to join our high performing department. We would love to hear from an experienced teacher who is able to teach A Level.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across all key stages

Foster a genuine love for reading and writing through innovative teaching methods

Adapt teaching styles and curriculum materials to meet the needs of all students

Set high expectations for student behaviour and progress, providing constructive feedback through regular marking and assessment

 

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.

Demonstrate excellent classroom management and organisational skills.

Show enthusiasm about student engagement, curriculum development, and innovative teaching strategies.

Be able to collaborate effectively within a team and contribute positively to the school community.

 

What you will get in return

A supportive and aspirational working environment with a focus on excellence and innovation.

Access to ongoing professional development opportunities.

Be part of a school that values staff wellbeing, collaboration, and creativity.

 

What you need to do now:

 

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Laura Fox, Head of English, on email: lfox@arthurterry.bham.sch.uk

 

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’.

 

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

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 Arthur Terry School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1741 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Arthur Terry School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-arthur-terry-school-sutton-coldfield

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