Teacher of English
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull), Birmingham, B37 5FDThis job expired on 17 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
17 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 March 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Term time only plus inset days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Equivalent to Teacher Main Scale (TMS)/Upper Pay Scale (UPS)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Energetic? Innovative? Passionate? Work with us and our leading industry partners to deliver a skills-
based curriculum in a high achieving environment. We are looking for a different kind of teacher
who wants to be at the cutting edge of teaching and learning, working differently alongside
employer partners. We are bringing the curriculum to life with an innovative approach using real life
business problem-solving skills and embracing business-like learning behaviours.
We welcome applications from teachers who love their subject, are passionate about education and
through a flexible, ‘problem solving’ approach want to deliver outstanding outcomes for all learners.
You will be a key member of the WMG Academy team, delivering outstanding teaching across KS4
and KS5.
This post is appropriate for NQTs. Full support and training will be provided throughout your NQT
year and we recognise the challenges faced by Initial Teacher Training candidates who have
completed their training during the COVID-19 pandemic and therefore further support, including
reduced timetables, will be offered to all successful candidates to reflect this.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to
enhanced DBS clearance.
To apply for this position, please complete the application form with a supporting statement (section
7 of the application form). Please state in your application your specialist subject(s) and other
subjects and to which level you are able to teach. CVs will not be accepted.
What the school offers its staff
Energetic? Innovative? Passionate? Work with us and our leading industry partners to deliver a skills-
based curriculum in a high achieving environment. We are looking for a different kind of teacher
who wants to be at the cutting edge of teaching and learning, working differently alongside
employer partners. We are bringing the curriculum to life with an innovative approach using real life
business problem-solving skills and embracing business-like learning behaviours.
Commitment to safeguarding
We recognise that safeguarding is an essential part of our duty of care to all students and staff have a responsibility to provide a safe environment. The Academy understands that safeguarding of all children is everyone’s responsibility and everyone has a role to play in protecting students. We recognise that our academy is part of a wider safeguarding system and work closely with other agencies to promote the welfare of children. The academy maintains an attitude of ‘it could happen here’ and will consider the wishes of and, at all times, what is in the best interests of each child.
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About WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
- School type
- Free School, ages 14 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 451 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Principal@wmgacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01212893556
The WMG Academy for Young Engineers Multi Academy Trust was formed in March 2015. Following the successful opening of the Coventry Academy in September 2014, the WMG Academy Trust opened its second Academy in September 2016 in North Solihull.
Formed between a partnership of the University of Warwick and with the support of national, regional and local businesses such as Jaguar Land Rover, National Grid, and Rolls-Royce, the Trust is committed to providing a better way of learning for the Engineers of the future.
Our vision
We will ensure that our learners have raised aspirations that will provide the motivational drive to succeed. Strong employer and further and higher education links, as well as a professional ethos and culture, will ensure the learners will be in demand from employers.
Our unique status of working very closely with some of the biggest employers in the region means that we have shaped the curriculum from day one to ensure we produce learners with a professional ethos and culture that is in high demand in today’s working world.
Team working is the norm and learners work together to develop the skills that employers value. We are committed to developing team working, problem solving, creativity, leadership, communication, resilience and an ability to respond to change. As staff, it is our role to model those skills and behaviours to our learners in everything that we do.
WMG Academy for Young Engineers Coventry
Opened in September 2014 by Ratan Tata, the Coventry Academy has over 450 students on roll. Located close to the Westwood area in Canley and the University of Warwick, the Coventry Academy was designed with a large Engineering Hall filled with over £1M worth of specialist equipment. Three additional dedicated CAD/CAM areas allow industry standard software to be used by students in their Engineering projects.
WMG Academy Coventry was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2022 and WMG Academy Solihull was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2019.
WMG Academy for Young Engineers Solihull
Opened in September 2016, the Solihull Academy boasts over £2M of specialist equipment and ICT and currently has over 400 students on roll. Developed along a similar open plan design to Coventry, the Solihull Academy occupies a slightly bigger footprint.
Dedicated ICT facilities include 3 CAD suites and student PC access in all teaching rooms giving unrivalled access to industry standard software. These facilities allow innovative teaching pedagogy through digital technologies. A large Engineering Hall, complemented by ‘Make and Do’ areas above, allows a flexible group-work approach to learning.
Arranging a visit to WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Principal@wmgacademy.org.uk.
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