Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Lift Tamworth

Birds Bush Road Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NE United Kingdom

Salary: MPR/UPR + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: September 2026

An exciting opportunity to shape and inspire within a thriving English department

Your new school

Lift Tamworth, part of Lift Schools, is an inclusive and ambitious secondary school at the heart of its local community. Situated in the historic market town of Tamworth, the school benefits from excellent transport links and a strong local identity.

Lift Schools is a growing multi-academy trust of 59 schools, with a strong presence in the Midlands. We are committed to providing excellent education in every classroom, every day, alongside exceptional professional development opportunities for our staff.

Lift Tamworth has recently been graded 'Good' by Ofsted in all areas and is led by a welcoming and dedicated Principal, Jonathan Spears. The school has built a purposeful and supportive learning environment where students are engaged, ambitious, and supported to succeed. Staff are committed, collaborative, and passionate about delivering the best outcomes for every pupil. The school has shaped the school day to support workload and wellbeing: CPD and enrichment are built into our working hours of 8.20am - 3.20pm.

Your new role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of English to join our thriving department. This is an exciting opportunity to teach within a supportive and forward-thinking team committed to academic excellence and a love of literature and language.

At Key Stage 3, we deliver a knowledge-rich English curriculum through the study of prose, drama, poetry, reading, and writing. Students explore themes such as morality, duality, and identity through a wide range of ambitious literary texts.

At Key Stage 4, students study the AQA English Language and English Literature specifications, including Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, An Inspector Calls, and the Power and Conflict poetry anthology.

You will be supported to deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire and challenge students of all abilities within a collaborative and ambitious department.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a confident and enthusiastic Teacher of English, passionate about your subject and committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.

You will:

* Have strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature * Be able to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons * Have a clear understanding of what excellent classroom practice looks like * Be committed to improving outcomes for all pupils * Be motivated, resilient, and eager to contribute to a collaborative team

Whether you are early in your career or an experienced teacher, you will be warmly welcomed and supported at Lift Tamworth.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with on