Teacher of English

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1UL

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  28 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS (UPS where applicable)

Teacher of English job summary

“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 Dame Elizabeth Cadbury 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.

About us:

At Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School we want the best for every child, regardless of who they are. That is what drives us. Embedding our high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent CPD 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.

Application Deadline: 28th May 2025

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

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 Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 770 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dame-elizabeth-cadbury-school

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