Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Lift Greenwood

175 Farnborough Road Birmingham, B35 7NL United Kingdom

Salary MPR/UPR + well-being cash plan + pension + additional Lift Schools benefits

Contract type: Permanent,

Hours: Full Time

Start date: September 2026

An excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day.

Lift Greenwood is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of English to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to inspire students and foster a lifelong love of reading, writing and literature.

At Lift Greenwood, we believe English is central to every student's success. Our curriculum is designed to develop empathetic, confident and reflective learners who respond thoughtfully to the themes, characters and ideas they encounter in texts. Students are supported in becoming skilled readers, analytical thinkers, and effective communicators through engaging, carefully sequenced learning experiences.

Lift Greenwood is a forward-thinking secondary school within Lift Schools, an ambitious multi-academy trust of 59 schools, including 10 across the Midlands. Staff benefit from excellent professional development, strong support networks, and clear career progression opportunities.

Led by Principal Daniel Opoku, Lift Greenwood has a clear and ambitious vision to become one of the highest-performing schools in the country by 2030.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that develop students' reading, writing, analytical and spoken communication skills.

At Key Stage 3, students develop strong foundations in reading, writing and literary analysis through the study of a broad range of prose, drama and poetry.

At Key Stage 4, students build on these skills through GCSE English Language and Literature, exploring a diverse range of texts while developing analytical writing, comparative skills and exam confidence.

We are looking for someone who:

* Has a passion for English and literature * Can inspire and motivate students of all abilities * Has high expectations for achievement and behaviour * Creates a positive and engaging classroom environment * Is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning * Promotes a love of reading, writing and effective communication

You will be joining an experienced and collaborative English department committed to delivering high-quality teaching and ensuring all students are supported and challenged to achieve their full potential.

What You'll Need to Succeed

You will have experience delivering a broad and balanced English curriculum and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment where all students feel supported and motivated to succeed. You will be confident in planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing progress effectively, and providing high-quality feedback that raises standards and outcomes.

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