Second in English

SALARY: TMS/UPS + TLR 2.3 £8,610 per annum

REQUIRED FOR: September 2026

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

At Thorns Collegiate Academy we are looking for passionate and creative teacher who work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our students and families.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field
• A supportive working environment and team ethos

• Friendly, enthusiastic students

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• be accountable for the learning and achievement of all students following English programmes within the academy.

• maintain a focus on teaching and learning, engaging with research and training to ensure individual practice is of a high quality 

• provide high quality leadership and management for English education within the academy 

• develop effective partnership working with other staff to secure high levels of student progress. 
• liaise with the 2i/c and Heads of English across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust to support strategic development, share good practice and plan collaborative activities. 
• develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences for all students they teach
• accountable for the learning and achievement of all students they teach
• liaise with teaching colleagues across the Academy to support strategic development, share good practice and plan collaborative activities
• safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school and Trust policies including the staff code of conduct.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment.  All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Monday 25 May 2026

Interviews will be held on Thursday 27 May 2026

Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.