Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
26/01/2026 11:04
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Main Pay Scale | MPS1 - MPS6 plus UPS
Department
English
Key stage
Key Stage 3
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.142
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Erdington Academy was graded Good by Ofsted in April 2023 and is a vibrant and diverse comprehensive school. 


This Teacher of English role will provide the successful candidate with opportunities to grow and develop both through collaboration across the trust and varied opportunities within the department and academy. This post could be suitable for a Early Career Teacher or a Teacher who is looking for a role with development opportunities. For more information about our offer for Early Career Teachers at FMAT please see Career Opportunities – FMAT.


We are seeking an outstanding individual with high expectations to join our team dedicated to pursuing excellence for every child. We are an ambitious academy and value enthusiastic and hardworking staff. This is an exciting time to join us, and a great opportunity to be involved in the next stage of development of this strong team. Over the last few years, there has been a real drive to develop collaborative planning of a well sequenced knowledge rich curriculum in order to ensure our curriculum is inclusive and all students can achieve highly. Applicants will join a well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.


We believe that every child should leave school proud of the young adult they have become, and that every youngster attending our Trust deserves the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere where high expectation meet endless possibilities

 

The successful candidate will:

  • Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students in a productive learning environment
  • Promote good outcomes by students, planning well-structured lessons
  • Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
  • Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
  • Make accurate and productive use of assessment
  • Fulfil wider professional responsibilities with high standards of personal and professional conduct

 

In return we will offer you:

  • Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
  • Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
  • Perkbox example benefits;
  • Discounts at nationwide retailers
  • Gym discount
  • Cinema discounts
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
  • A MAT wide focus on staff well-being


This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong supportive environment.

 

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974

Benefits

Perkbox Wellness Hub
A variety of wellness content to proactively support your heath and wellbeing
Perkbox Discount
Discounts on a variety of online and high street stores, supermarkets and more
Employee assistance programme
cycle to work scheme
green car scheme

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant subjectessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Experience

Experience of following procedures and instructions.essential
Experience working with students with diagnosed difficulties, SALT, ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia etc.
Knowledge and experience of SEN code of practice and related procedures and paperwork.
Experience of working in an educational environment

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and proceduresessential
Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and how to motivate themessential
Good knowledge of up-to-date techniques, materials, and equipment relevant to the National Curriculum
Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and how they apply in a school environment

Leadership

Focused on standards and positive outcomesessential
Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and peopleessential

Personal Attributes

Excellent attendance and punctualityessential
Commitment to Trust aim and valuesessential
Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion informed by practical experience and applicationessential
Inspires confidence in all pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community in order to promote the school. essential
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students essential
Committedessential
Ability to travel to academies when required

Relevant Experience

Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student informationessential
Ability to teach ‘good or outstanding’ lessonsessential

Relevant Skills

Effective classroom managementessential

Erdington Academy

Gillian Mcnab

g.mcnab@fmat.co.uk

Erdington Academy
Kingsbury Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B24 8RE
Gillian Mcnab

Safeguarding Information

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


Following the update of KCSIE 2023 Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments.


Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.