Key Role Information

Salary
£31650.00 - £49084 plus TLR 4 £6378
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
22/06/2026 00:00
Pay grade
Main Pay Scale | MPS1 - MPS1
Department
Science
Key stage
Key Stage 4
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. Erdington Academy is a vibrant and diverse comprehensive school. We are seeking outstanding individuals 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. It is a very exciting time to join us.


We are looking to appoint a Quality and Compliance Lead at Erdington Academy. This role attracts an additional TLR of £6378.

The main duties as the Quality and Compliance Lead includes ensuring:

-Subject compliance to Academy and exam board processes and expectations and contribute to faculty policy and practice.

-Students experience an educational programme that meets their particular needs as identified through a robust assessment system

-Data is used to inform curriculum delivery and support student progress Ensuring that challenging attainment targets exist for individual students within the curriculum area

-Student progress is tracked effectively by department and appropriate interventions are made where students are underachieving


Along side this crucial role we are looking for the right candidate to teach in Science or Child Development. We are open to part time applications

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

 

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

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

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualificationessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Experience

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

Experience/Knowledge

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

Leadership

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

Personal Attributes

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

Liz Blackman

l.blackman@fmat.co.uk

Erdington Academy
Kingsbury Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B24 8RE
Liz Blackman

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.