Teacher of English (0.6) - Maternity cover- 1 year FTC

ECTs/NQTs /MPS/UPS

At Bordesley Green Girls’ school, we provide high-quality professional development to all teachers at all stages of their career, and we ensure staff feel exceptionally well-supported to do their job well and feel valued as a team. We are a highly successful and popular school with a large Sixth Form and a very stable staff team.

We have a thriving English Department, that prides in sparking the interest of our students through the curriculum and innovative teaching methods. The department work very strongly as a team, providing regular training and development opportunities for our colleagues.

The English Department has a strong reputation for success with students making outstanding levels of progress in GCSE and A levels.

We are proud of our recent GCSE and A-Level results.

The successful candidate will be fully committed to raising the achievements and expectations of students, curriculum innovation and deploying a wide range of teaching strategies to ensure that every student achieves their full potential and will have:

·         Excellent interpersonal skills

·         Be an outstanding teacher who inspires colleagues and students

·         Have the energy, drive and commitment to make a real contribution to whole school

·         Be confident in teaching KS3 to KS4 English

Experience of teaching A Level English Literature is desirable but not essential.

ECTs/NQTs are welcome to apply for this role.

What we will offer you:

• a supportive and caring culture
• a knowledgeable and friendly Team
• active CPD and generous coaching/line management support
• wellbeing support including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme/confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice, flexible working culture
• access to generous benefits, such as pension scheme (LGPS)

An applicant information pack and an application form are available on our website at: www.bordgrng.bham.sch.uk 

 Interested candidates should email their completed application form to HR@bordgrng.bham.sch.uk by the closing date:  12 noon on Wednesday 13^th May, 2026. 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Informal visits can be accommodated. Please contact via the Main School office on 0121 464 1881 to arrange this.

We regret that we are unable to accept CVs.

If you have not received a response within 10 working days of the closing date, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

An online search will be carried out on short-listed candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that can be discussed at interview.

 Bordesley Green Girls’ School and Sixth Form School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS clearance is required for all successful applicants.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974