Posted on: 19/05/2026 – Application Deadline: 05/06/2026
Lift Greenwood
175 Farnborough Road, Birmingham, B35 7NL, United Kingdom
Salary MPR/UPR + well-being cash plan + pension + additional Lift Schools benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
About the Role
Lift Greenwood is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of English to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to inspire students and foster a lifelong love of reading, writing and literature.
At Lift Greenwood, we believe English is central to every student’s success. Our curriculum is designed to develop empathetic, confident and reflective learners who respond thoughtfully to the themes, characters and ideas they encounter in texts. Students are supported in becoming skilled readers, analytical thinkers, and effective communicators through engaging, carefully sequenced learning experiences.
Lift Greenwood is a forward‑thinking secondary school within Lift Schools, an ambitious multi‑academy trust of 59 schools, including 10 across the Midlands. Staff benefit from excellent professional development, strong support networks, and clear career progression opportunities.
Led by Principal Daniel Opoku, Lift Greenwood has a clear and ambitious vision to become one of the highest‑performing schools in the country by 2030.
The successful candidate will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that develop students’ reading, writing, analytical and spoken communication skills.
At Key Stage 3, students develop strong foundations in reading, writing and literary analysis through the study of a broad range of prose, drama and poetry.
At Key Stage 4, students build on these skills through GCSE English Language and Literature, exploring a diverse range of texts while developing analytical writing, comparative skills and exam confidence.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has a passion for English and literature
* Can inspire and motivate students of all abilities
* Has high expectations for achievement and behaviour
* Creates a positive and engaging classroom environment
* Is committed to delivering high‑quality teaching and learning
* Promotes a love of reading, writing and effective communication
What You’ll Need to Succeed
You will have experience delivering a broad and balanced English curriculum and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment where all students feel supported and motivated to succeed. You will be confident in planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing progress effectively, and providing high‑quality feedback that raises standards and outcomes.
You will also work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff, as well as parents and carers, to support students’ personal development, respond to individual needs, and promote a culture of inclusion, ambition and high expectations.
About Lift Schools
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child — in every classroom, every day. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
We offer you
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
Additional Information
Closing date: 5th June 2026. Start date: September 2026.
Lift Schools is a Disability Confident Employer and embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
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