Key Role Information

Salary
£MPS/UPR - £32,916 - 51,048 per annum
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
19/11/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
MPS/UPR
Department
West Coventry Academy Teacher
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Contract: Fixed term until 31 May 2027

Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

Hours: Full time

West Coventry Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of English to join our dedicated team on a fixed-term basis until 31 May 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning and inspiring students to develop a love of English. You will play an important role in supporting students to achieve their full potential, developing their confidence and encouraging curiosity, creativity and a lifelong appreciation of literature and language.

The successful candidate will be an engaging and reflective practitioner with high expectations of student achievement and behaviour. You will be able to plan and deliver stimulating lessons, adapt your teaching to meet the needs of learners and contribute positively to the wider English department.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

  1. Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  2. Has a passion for English and the ability to engage and inspire students.
  3. Has high expectations of teaching, learning and student achievement.
  4. Can plan and deliver creative, challenging and inclusive lessons.
  5. Is committed to supporting the progress and wellbeing of all students.
  6. Works collaboratively and is keen to contribute to the wider life of the academy.

We offer

  1. A supportive and collaborative working environment
  2. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  3. Access to high-quality CPD and mentoring (including ECT support)
  4. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
  5. Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
  6. Professional development and wellbeing days

How to apply

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Ana Neofitou, Headteacher, via email

staffaxn@westcoventryacademy.org or call 02476 426200. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.


West Coventry Academy

Ana Neofitou

staffaxn@westcoventryacademy.org

West Coventry Academy
Tile Hill Lane
Coventry
West Midlands
CV4 9PW

Safeguarding Information

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-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf