English Teacher - Quality of Education

Teacher of English Lift Tamworth Birds Bush Road Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NE United Kingdom Salary: MPR/UPR Wellbeing Cash Plan Pension Scheme (TPS) Additional Benefits Hours: Full Time Contract type: Permanent Start date: September 2026 An exciting opportunity to shape and inspire within a thriving English department Your new school Lift Tamworth, part of Lift Schools, is an inclusive and ambitious secondary school at the heart of its local community. Situated in the historic market town of Tamworth, the school benefits from excellent transport links and a strong local identity. Lift Schools is a growing multi-academy trust of 59 schools, with a strong presence in the Midlands. We are committed to providing excellent education in every classroom, every day, alongside exceptional professional development opportunities for our staff. Lift Tamworth has recently been graded 'Good' by Ofsted in all areas and is led by a welcoming and dedicated Principal, Jonathan Spears. The school has built a purposeful and supportive learning environment where students are engaged, ambitious, and supported to succeed. Staff are committed, collaborative, and passionate about delivering the best outcomes for every pupil. The school has shaped the school day to support workload and wellbeing: Your new role We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of English to join our thriving department. This is an exciting opportunity to teach within a supportive and forward-thinking team committed to academic excellence and a love of literature and language. At Key Stage 3, we deliver a knowledge-rich English curriculum through the study of prose, drama, poetry, reading, and writing. At Key Stage 4, students study the AQA English Language and English Literature specifications, including Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, An Inspector Calls, and the Power and Conflict poetry anthology. You will be supported to deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire and challenge students of all abilities within a collaborative and ambitious department. What you'll need to succeed You will be a confident and enthusiastic Teacher of English, passionate about your subject and committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. Have strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature Be able to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons Have a clear understanding of what excellent classroom practice looks like Be committed to improving outcomes for all pupils Be motivated, resilient, and eager to contribute to a collaborative team Whether you are early in your career or an experienced teacher, you will be warmly welcomed and supported at Lift Tamworth. 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. Career development and training : Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career. 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. From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals. 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. Follow us on Facebook , X , Instagram and Linkedin . Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details. Keywords: English Teacher, Location: