English Teacher - Independent Boys' School in Birmingham

We are excited to partner with a distinguished independent boys’ day school in Birmingham, seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher from January. This is a full-time, permanent position, teaching across Key Stages 3–5, including GCSE and A-Level English & Literature.

About the Role
You will teach literature and language across multiple year groups, fostering deep critical thinking, textual insight, and confidence in writing. The school encourages teachers to lead extension projects, writing workshops, debating societies, and cross-curricular initiatives involving History, Drama, and Philosophy. English classrooms are well resourced, and students have access to an extensive on-site library, research facilities, and collaborative study spaces.

Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who:

• Holds QTS, PGCE , or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Has strong subject knowledge and passion for English & Literature
• Can teach GCSE and/or A-Level (or is keen to develop this)
• Is creative, reflective, and driven to help students excel
• Has the legal right to work in the UK

The School
This school is set on a leafy 50-acre shared campus, offering exceptional space for both academic and extracurricular life. It educates approximately 900 boys aged 11–18, many of whom progress seamlessly into the Sixth Form. The school is known for academic excellence: its pupils routinely produce some of the strongest public examination results in Birmingham and beyond.

Facilities include historic buildings seamlessly integrated with modern learning spaces, a chapel, well-equipped lecture and seminar rooms, and shared resources with the adjacent girls’ school in areas like music, drama, and sports. The school emphasises holistic development, alongside rigorous academics, students are encouraged to lead, experiment, and engage in intellectual and cultural societies.

Staff benefit from a collaborative, intellectually rich environment, access to generous professional development, on-site parking, and involvement in shaping the school’s academic and extra-curricular life.

Salary & Benefits
This role is remunerated on a competitive independent school scale, with enhancements for experience and subject specialism. Benefits include free lunches, staff parking, CPD support, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a prestigious academic institution.

How to Apply
To be considered for the English Teacher position, please forward your CV or get in touch to arrange a confidential discussion. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews will be held on a rolling basis.