Overview
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, optimistic and dedicated Teacher of English to join our hugely successful English team. Results are excellent with 95% of KS4 students achieving Grade 4 and above in GCSE English Language, 89% achieving Grade 5 and above and 22% achieving Grade 7 and above. A-Level English Literature is a popular additional subject at Post-16 at BOA, with 81% of students achieving Grade C and above in 2025. The department is experienced and supportive of teachers and students alike. We are ambitious for our students and work collaboratively to ensure all learners are passionate about the subject and achieve well. The English Department benefits from dedicated and centralised teaching rooms and a spacious work area.
All Key Stage 4 students are entered for AQA GCSE English Language and AQA GCSE English Literature. Post-16 students are entered for OCR A-Level English Literature. Schemes of learning for all courses are completely bespoke and fully resourced with our own high-quality lessons and formative assessments, taking full account of teacher workload.
Responsibilities and requirements
* Qualified teacher status and a degree.
* A strong track record as an exceptional Teacher of English or the ability to demonstrate you are developing excellent practice (if an ECT).
* A passion for English which is evident in day-to-day classroom practice
* An in-depth knowledge of relevant assessment / examination content and the ways in which it is commonly assessed.
* A thoughtful approach and the ability to reflect on the effectiveness of teaching and make impactful improvements.
* The ability to inspire high achievement in young people from all backgrounds.
* The ability to work closely with others as part of a small team.
* Reliability and strong personal organisation and time-management skills.
* The ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
* The ability to guide students’ academic, personal, and professional development as a form tutor.
* Flexibility and the ability to adapt positively in the face of change.
* An excellent record of attendance and punctuality.
This is a full-time role and is suitable for an ECT or more experienced teacher, as we can offer the experience and support to help you develop and further your career. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference to the future of education within a world-class academy. If you share the academy’s vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and the community then we would be delighted to hear from you.
How to apply
Please complete the electronic application form that has been uploaded in the attachments section of this advert and submit to info@boa-academy.co.uk by the deadline.
Please contact info@boa-academy.co.uk if you require any further details or would like to book a tour of the Academy ahead of the closing date.
PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to interview ahead of the closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Birmingham Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
What the school offers its staff
We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity to work in a unique and vibrant creative and performing arts academy with staff and students who are truly delightful. Specialising in Creative, Digital, and Performing Arts, students must earn a place on their chosen arts pathway through an aptitude process which means they value their place at the academy. As a result, behaviour is exemplary.
We are rightly proud of our recent Ofsted report (May 2023) which gives a true picture of what life in the academy is like. We highly recommend that you read the report before applying and that you book a tour with the Vice Principal to get a feel for our ethos, to meet our fantastic students, and to gain an impression of the learning environment. Our report can be found here: https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223511
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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