Teacher of English (Early Career Teacher)

The Royal Sutton School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7DY

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or Lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS £32,916 - £45,352 per annum

Teacher of English (Early Career Teacher) job summary

Teacher of English (Early Career Teacher)

Are you about to complete your Initial Teacher Training and looking for a school where you can flourish? At The Royal Sutton School, we are passionate about supporting Early Career Teachers to become confident, inspiring educators who make a real difference to young people's lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our welcoming and ambitious English department from the start of your teaching career. You'll be surrounded by experienced colleagues who are committed to helping you succeed, with high-quality mentoring, professional development and a collaborative culture where you'll be encouraged to grow.

Whether you're passionate about literature, language or developing students' confidence through communication, we'll provide the support and opportunities you need to build a rewarding career.

What you'll be doing

Deliver engaging and inclusive English lessons that inspire a love of reading and learning.

Build positive relationships with students and create a classroom environment where everyone can thrive.

Plan and assess learning with the support of experienced colleagues.

Work collaboratively within a dedicated and supportive English team.

Take part in our comprehensive Early Career Teacher programme and ongoing professional development.

We're looking for someone who

Is completing (or has recently completed) an Initial Teacher Training programme.

Has Qualified Teacher Status (or is on track to achieve it).

Is passionate about English and committed to achieving excellent outcomes for all students.

Is enthusiastic, reflective and eager to develop professionally.

Shares our commitment to inclusion, high expectations and student success.

Why join The Royal Sutton School?

Starting your teaching career is a significant milestone, and we're committed to making sure you feel supported every step of the way. As an Early Career Teacher, you'll benefit from:

A structured and fully supported ECT induction programme.

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package

Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

Professional development and wellbeing days

What you need to do now

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’. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Nicola Gould, Headteacher, via email nicola.gould@atlp.org.uk or call 0121 323 1134. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the roles be successfully filled.

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 Royal Sutton School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 966 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Royal Sutton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-willmott-school-sutton-coldfield

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