Second in English

POST: Second in English

LOCATION: West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

SALARY: TMS/UPS + TLR 2.2 £5,024

HOURS: Full Time

REQUIRED FOR: January 2025

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is an oversubscribed Secondary School in the Black Country. The Academy opened its doors in September 2019 with 175 students and has continued to grow each year and is now full with 5 year groups of 156 students in each.

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is committed to an inclusive education for all students at every ability and equipping students for the future through teaching them relevant and cutting-edge skills for the era in which they live. Most importantly we believe that every student should be safe, happy, ambitious for themselves and respectful of all.

We are looking for passionate and creative teacher who work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families.

We can offer:

* Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience.
* Excellent career development opportunities
* Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field.
* A supportive working environment and team ethos, friendly, enthusiastic children.

Key Responsibilities:

·        To develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences for all students they teach.

·        Be accountable for the learning and achievement of all students they teach.

·        To lead on aspects of the English curriculum and deputise for the Head of Department as required.

·        To liaise with teaching colleagues across the Academy to support strategic development, share good practice and plan collaborative activities.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

The successful candidate will:

* Have experience teaching across key stage 3 and 4. 
* Be a consistently good/outstanding teacher.
* Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour.
* Able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils.
* Committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve.
* Show willingness to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact.
* Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others.
* To be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

To apply or for further information about the job please go to:  https://careers.shirelandcat.net/Department/Teaching

More information about West Bromwich Collegiate Academy can be found on the website: West Bromwich Collegiate Academy – Innovate | Collaborate | Inspire (wbca.school)

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment.  All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Thursday 10th October 2024

Shortlisting: Friday 11th October 2024

Interviews: W/C 14th October 2024