TMS/UPS £32,916 - £51,048 TLR 2.3 £8,610 REQUIRED FOR: January 2026 Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands. Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care. We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others. We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful. We are looking for passionate and creative Head of Department who works well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families. We can offer: Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level Excellent career development opportunities Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field a supportive working environment and team ethos friendly, enthusiastic children. Key Responsibilities: To develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences for all students they teach. Be accountable for the learning and achievement of all students they teach. To liaise with teaching colleagues across the school to support strategic development, share good practice and plan collaborative activities. The successful candidate will: Have experience teaching across key stage 4 and 5. Applications from newly qualified teachers are also welcome Be a consistently good/outstanding teacher Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour Able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils Committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve Show willingness to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact. Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others To be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate. Having the ability to teach psychology would be an advantage We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it. Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity. For further information or an application form please visit: https://careers.shirelandcat.net/Department/Teaching Closing date: Sunday 21st September 2025 Interviews: W/C Monday 29th September 2025 Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.