English Teacher | Top State Grammar School, Birmingham

Salary Scale: MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048) | Contract & Start: Permanent, Full-Time, January 2026

About the Role This institution, one of Britain’s top state schools in Birmingham, presents an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Teacher of English to join its community on a permanent, full-time basis starting 01 January 2026. The school, founded nearly 500 years ago, is a happy and thriving school committed to excellence, equality, diversity, and inclusion. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and inspirational teacher able to engage, enthuse, and motivate highly able pupils across the age range, including A-Level. The school encourages applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach a challenging and ambitious English curriculum across all key stages, with a focus on advanced literary and language study at A-Level.
• Demonstrate a passion for learning and apply a range of engaging teaching skills and behaviour management strategies tailored to highly motivated students.
• Contribute to the department’s outstanding record of results (e.g., 67% A* - B at A-Level; 79% 9-7 in English Language GCSE), supporting all pupils to excel.
• Work collaboratively within a friendly, talented, and supportive teaching team.
• Support the school’s commitment to the vibrant extra-curricular life, potentially contributing to debating, drama, or literary societies.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent and a relevant degree specialism in English.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling effective teaching throughout the age range, including A-Level.
• The ability to inspire young people and help them to excel as citizens in a warm community that celebrates difference.
• A commitment to continuous professional career development.
• A dedication to the school’s mission of providing an ambitious and well-rounded curriculum.

Benefits

• Salary paid on the MPS/UPS scale (£32,916 - £51,048), with a retention allowance potentially available for a suitably qualified candidate.
• Enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), with significant employer contributions.
• The opportunity to work with highly motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic students.
• Commitment to continuing professional career development and support.
• Opportunity to work in a caring and nurturing environment and to get involved in a broad spectrum of extra-curricular activities (sport, music, drama).

About the School This highly selective State Grammar School in Birmingham, judged Outstanding by Ofsted (2014 & 2024), is one of the leading state schools nationally. Its mission is to inspire young people and help them to excel as citizens. The ambitious curriculum, coupled with an encouraging family environment, leads to exceptional public examination results. Pupils are expected to be resilient, volunteer, and be leaders, preparing them to flourish in an interconnected and fast-changing world.