English Teacher

Salary: MPR/UPR Wellbeing Cash Plan Pension Scheme (TPS) Additional Benefits Hours: Full Time (Part Time 0.6 OR 0.8 FTE considered) Contract type: Permanent Start date: September 2026 An excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day.

Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of English to join our ambitious and supportive school from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a school community committed to high standards, strong relationships, and excellent outcomes for all students.

We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our focus on ensuring every child receives an exceptional education.

Our English department is a collaborative and passionate team that places reading, writing and communication at the heart of the curriculum.

Staff work closely together to deliver engaging lessons that inspire students and develop confidence across all key stages.

Your new school Lift Four Dwellings Secondary is part of Lift Schools, a national trust of 59 schools across the country, including 10 schools in the Midlands.

Led by Principal Claire Stoneman, the school has undergone significant transformation and improvement.

We are proud to be known as a "small school with a big heart", where students are supported in a nurturing and ambitious environment.

Recent highlights include: Most improved school in South Birmingham for progress in 2024 Among the most improved schools nationally A recent Good Ofsted judgement The best GCSE results in the school's history Our school values are built around the Three R's: Respect
- treating others with kindness and dignity Resilience
- persevering through challenges Responsibility
- taking ownership of our actions and our futures We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs), who will benefit from a strong support package including mentoring and dedicated guidance from the Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning, as well as subject-specific support.

We are looking for a teacher who: Has a passion for English and inspiring young people Has high expectations of students and themselves Is committed to delivering excellent teaching and learning Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, we welcome applications from candidates who are eager to make a real difference within a thriving school community.

Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking full-time employment, although part-time working of 0.6 FTE will also be considered.

Who is Lift Schools? We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child
- in every classroom, every day.

And we do this across each of our 59 schools.

As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you: Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.

Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program.

We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.

Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.

Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please get in touch.

We highly recommend visiting the school to gain a better understanding of our culture and community
- you are very welcome to arrange this by contacting us.

Closing date: 19th May 2026, 9am We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment.

We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.

Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. xwzovoh

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Keywords: English Teacher, Location: Birmingham, ENG
- B12 0HG