Wheelers Lane Technology College
Birmingham
Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
05 January 2026
Apply by:
30 September 2025
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an innovative, committed, strategic and enthusiastic English specialist to provide support for our English faculty from January 2026 to the end of the Spring term 2027. We welcome applications from ECT's.
Our core subject leaders work in close collaboration to continue to drive whole school performance.
Wheelers Lane is an established and successful school, where in % of our students achieved grade 4 including English and Maths. 84% of students achieved a grade 4 in English with 70% of students achieving grade 5-9.
The successful candidate will:
* Be passionate about improving outcomes for all our students
* Have excellent interpersonal skills that you will use to inspire, challenge and motivate students and staff
* Be creative in delivering a rigorous, aspirational curriculum
* Believe that every student can and will succeed
* Offer enrichment and extra-curricular experiences to students
* Contribute to the overall development of the school
* Be flexible in your approach to work, adapting to new challenges
In return we can offer you:
* A warm friendly and vibrant school community
* The support of a strong and ambitious governing body and senior leadership team
* Ongoing training and support with your career advancement
Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Tuesday 30th September 2025.
For further details and an application pack either contact Mrs Jackie Foye, School Support Manager for full details and application packs are available via the 'contact us' tab on our website.
Wheelers Lane Technology College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including:
Enhanced DBS, Prohibition check (teaching); qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work.
All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online google search as part of due diligence.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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The successful applicant will be required to observe the City Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.
Wheelers Lane Technology College
Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B13 0SF
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About Wheelers Lane Technology College
Wheelers Lane Technology College
Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham
West Midlands
B13 0SF
United Kingdom
Wheelers Lane Technology College is a mainstream, non-denominational secondary school for boys aged It is situated in Kings Heath, Birmingham, and it has 675 pupils on its roll. It was rated "outstanding" after its 2025 Ofsted inspection.
Wheelers Lane is a special place where both students and staff feel a real sense of belonging. You walk through the front door and it just feels right.
We care deeply for our students. Their happiness, safety and well-being is our primary concern. Within our caring environment we develop and nurture the values, skills and attributes which create good citizens and lifelong learners. We aim to prepare our pupils to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing society, ready and willing to grasp the opportunities available to them.
We believe in partnership - Wheelers Lane has a wide range of stakeholders and well established links with local businesses and the community.
Headteacher
Scott Wheeldon
Values and vision
Wheelers Lane Technology College prides itself on being a forward-thinking secondary school. It has an outstanding year-on-year record of improvement in academics and in behaviour, attendance and enrichment opportunities.
The school encourages students and staff to value one another's achievements. It supports pupils to develop high expectations of themselves and what they can achieve. Teachers strive to instil inner confidence and resourcefulness.
Wheelers Lane Technology College has a vision for every member of the school community to play a key role in creating a motivated environment. Each student is helped to reach their learning potential in a safe and enjoyable environment. All students are encouraged to become independent learners and to integrate into society.
Ofsted report
"An overwhelming sense of community and mutual respect greets you as you arrive at this school. Relationships between pupils and staff are strong and supportive. Pupils appreciate their teachers and know that they want them to be successful in their learning. Remembering key knowledge is a focus in every subject. As a result, pupils achieve exceptionally well. Pupils understand and follow the 'Wheelers Way Personal Development promise', which includes developing character and resilience. They are safe and know who to talk to about any concerns they have."
View Wheelers Lane Technology College's latest Ofsted report
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