Teacher of English

Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1BW

40 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  19 October 2025 at 5pm

• Date listed

  4 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS

Teacher of English job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

At Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy we are looking to recruit a Teacher of English to:

• Develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences for all students
• Be accountable for the learning and achievement of all students following courses they teach

Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is an exciting and dynamic place to work. We are an oversubscribed secondary academy with over 1400 students on roll at Key Stages 3-5. Our core drivers of Outcomes, Values and Choices are at the heart of our daily actions and interactions and we pride ourselves on building strong relationships based on mutual respect, at all levels.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve

• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

Employee benefits at Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy:

• Access to extensive lifestyle savings including cycle to work scheme and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Free access to onsite gym, onsite parking and lunch for staff on duty
• Employee health & wellbeing initiatives including a free 24/7 confidential counselling service
• Extensive CPD & networking opportunities for all staff
• Teachers pension scheme
• Strong focus on internal promotion
• Successful ECT support programme

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.

The deadline for applications is 4pm on Sunday 19th October 2025.

Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

The academy’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found here: Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

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

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The academy’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found on the academy website.

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 Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1437 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-shelfield-community-academy

Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is an exciting and dynamic place to work. We are an oversubscribed secondary academy with over 1400 students on roll at Key Stages 3-5. Our core drivers of Outcomes, Values and Choices are at the heart of our daily actions and interactions and we pride ourselves on building strong relationships based on mutual respect, at all levels.

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