Teacher of Literacy for Life
Location: West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Salary: TMS/UPS
Hours: Full Time (0.8 fte may be considered) – Maternity Cover
Required for: September 2026
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is an oversubscribed Secondary School in the Black Country. The Academy opened its doors in September 2019 with 175 students and has continued to grow each year. It is now at full capacity with 805 students on roll. The Academy is committed to inclusive education for all students at every ability and equipping students for the future through teaching them relevant and cutting‑edge skills for the era in which they live. Most importantly we believe that every student should be safe, happy, ambitious for themselves and respectful of all. We are looking for a passionate and creative teacher who works well within a team and will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families.
What We Offer
* Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience.
* Excellent career development opportunities.
* Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field.
* A supportive working environment and team ethos.
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
* Coordinate with teaching colleagues across the Academy to support strategic development, share good practice and plan collaborative activities.
* Take the lead for their specialist subject area within the L4L curriculum.
Candidate Profile
* Experience teaching across the key stages (applications from newly qualified teachers are also welcome).
* Consistently good/outstanding teacher.
* 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 drive to constantly learn and improve.
* Willingness to lead initiatives and evidence of impact.
* Passion to make a difference to others.
* Proficient and willing to innovate with technology for learning.
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 when carrying out a regulated activity.
Closing Date: Sunday 17th May 2026
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