Contract
Contract Length: Fixed term until 28/02/27
About the Role
We are looking to appoint a talented Teacher of English to join our supportive and collaborative English department. The role is advertised as a full-time position, however applications from candidates seeking part-time work will be considered for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver engaging and effective English lessons.
* Assess, monitor, and support student progress.
* Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
* Contribute to the development of the English curriculum.
* Participate in departmental planning and wider school activities.
Fortis Academy Overview
Fortis Academy is more than a school. It is a thriving community where ambition, hard work, and opportunity come together. With a brand new, state of the art campus opening in 2030, Fortis is on track to become the largest academy in Birmingham, educating over 2,000 students from Year 11 to Sixth Form.
Our mission is simple: Enriching Lives. We develop confident, capable young people guided by our core values of character, resilience, and aspiration, which shape everything we do.
We offer a challenging, well-structured curriculum from GCSE to post 16 pathways, preparing students for further education, employment, and life beyond school. Every student is equipped with an iPad to support modern, flexible learning in school and at home.
Our success is driven by over 200 dedicated staff who are fully committed to supporting students and improving practice. Student wellbeing is central to life at Fortis, with strong support for mental health, confidence, and personal development. Our Sixth Form is one of Birmingham’s strongest, with a Value‑Added score of 0.36 in 2026, enriched by opportunities that broaden horizons and build real‑world skills.
With outstanding facilities ahead and a growing community, Fortis Academy continues to inspire, support, and challenge every student to succeed.
Benefits & Support
* Support Staff only based on full‑time working all year – Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays).
* Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well‑being.
* Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
* Free Eye Tests
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
* Experienced leadership and subject‑specific support.
* Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
* Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
* Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
* Access to a suite of online courses.
* Placement projects within our family of schools.
Employment Requirements
This position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, in line with our Trust’s commitment to safer recruitment.
An enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly known as the CRB, is required. You will be asked to disclose all relevant unspent and, where applicable, unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions, and convictions.
Equal Opportunities
Shaw Education Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are fully committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection processes promote equality, diversity, and inclusion at every stage.
Important Notes
In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CVs alone will not be accepted.
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as we review applications on an on‑going basis and interviews may be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, therefore we encourage early applications.
Successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.
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