Teacher of English - King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2RZ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Autumn Term 2026
Closing date
2 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 May 2026
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 (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of English to join our diverse and vibrant school community. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a large and successful department, recognised for its strong examination outcomes and commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
The role offers the opportunity to teach across Key Stages 3 to 5, working with students of varying abilities and inspiring a love of English throughout the school.
Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly encouraged to apply; we offer a supportive environment with excellent mentoring and professional development opportunities to help you thrive at the start of your career.
Our school is underpinned by our core values of compassion, aspiration, respect, and equality, and we are looking for a teacher who shares these principles and is passionate about supporting every student to achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will:
- Have strong subject knowledge and expertise
- Have high expectations of students and what they can achieve
- Have an understanding of strategies which address barriers to learning
- A committed team player
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- A modern, well-resourced environment
- Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues
- Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a mixed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community.
Judged to be Good by Ofsted (February 2023), we are proud of our committed staff and aspirational pupils.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting eleven schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
CHARITY NUMBER: 529051
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1192 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy website
- Email address
- vacancies@kesh.kevibham.org
- Phone number
- 0121 647 2471
The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.
Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non selective academies. Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.
The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above. The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.
Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is an oversubscribed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community.
Arranging a visit to King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@kesh.kevibham.org.
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