Teacher of English (Selly Oak)

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📚 Teacher of English – Secondary School (Selly Oak Area)
📍 Location: Selly Oak, Birmingham
🏫 Sector: Secondary Education
📅 Start Date: September 2025
💼 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
📣 Agency: Balfor Recruitment
💰 Salary: MPS/UPS – Paid to scale (depending on experience)

Are you a creative and passionate English teacher looking for a rewarding, long-term role in a vibrant Birmingham school?
Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a motivated and dynamic Teacher of English to join a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school in the Selly Oak area. This permanent opportunity is ideal for an experienced teacher or an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to inspire the next generation of learners.

🔎 About the Role:

  • Teach English Language and Literature across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4

  • Foster a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the national curriculum

  • Contribute to departmental initiatives and whole-school literacy strategies

  • Support pupils’ progress through effective assessment and feedback

✅ Requirements:

  • UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

  • Experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential)

  • Excellent subject knowledge and strong communication skills

  • Ability to inspire and engage learners of all abilities

  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

💡 What We Offer:

  • Permanent English teaching position in a welcoming secondary school

  • Salary paid to scale (MPS/UPS) depending on qualifications and experience

  • A supportive SLT and collaborative English department

  • Expert guidance from your Balfor education consultant

  • Opportunities for CPD and career progression

Apply Today
📞 Call: 0121 260 0000
📧 Email: education@balfor.co.uk
🌐 Visit: www.balfor.co.uk

Balfor Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.