Teacher of English (maternity cover)
Kings Norton Girls' School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1HW8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Available from September 2025
Closing date
17 March 2025 at 8am
Date listed
6 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) Main scale to upper scale
Teacher of English (maternity cover) job summary
An opportunity has arisen at Kings Norton Girls’ School and Sixth Form (KNGS) for an exceptional teacher of English to cover a maternity leave from September 2025. KNGS is an OFSTED Outstanding school and is part of the West Midlands Multi Academy Trust with a comprehensive intake and a co-educational sixth form. We are proud of our vibrant, socially and culturally diverse school, which lies in the heart of our community, and is highly regarded in our local area and beyond.
The post is available on a temporary, full time, temporary contract to cover a maternity leave from September 2025. ECT applications are welcomed, a minimum contract covering academic year 2025/2026 would be available for an ECT. ECT’s will also have the full support of a mentor and an ECT training programme
This role represents a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional teacher of English to join Kings Norton Girls’ School and Sixth Form. We are an outstanding school, achieving excellent pastoral and academic outcomes for students within a culture of care, concern and well-being for both students and staff. The English faculty comprises 10 teachers, many of whom have post-graduate subject qualifications and examiner experience, and who form a well-established, dedicated and highly experienced team, working closely with each other to achieve the best outcomes for our students.
The successful applicant will be an effective classroom practitioner, committed to improving learners’ experiences and attainment through working collaboratively and being willing to adopt new ideas. You will have the ability to teach English at KS3 and KS4. In return, we offer excellent CPD within a supportive culture. We invest in the professional development of our staff so they meet their career potential, to take up opportunities in our school and in others. The school is very much committed to improving staff well-being. We also offer a cycle to work scheme.
Should you wish to discuss this opportunity prior to applying, please contact Mrs Shona Friel, English Faculty Leader scurrie@kngs.co.uk or on 0121 675 1305. The application form will include your supporting statement (this should not exceed 1200 words, you do not need to submit a separate covering letter), this should be submitted through the ‘My New Term’ website.
Should you have any questions about the application process, please email Mrs Denise Wilson, PA to the Headteacher dwilson@kngs.co.uk Please note we do not accept CVs and only applications completed on the school’s application form will be considered. The school is committed to safeguarding, an enhanced DBS check is a requirement for this role.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding children and all posts advertised are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Kings Norton Girls' School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1073 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kings Norton Girls' School website
KNGS and Sixth Form is an OFSTED outstanding secondary school and one of the top comprehensives in the country. Our school lies in the heart of our community and is highly regarded locally.
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