Teacher of English in Birmingham

About the role

You will be instrumental in our vision "At Ark Kings Academy, every individual will develop the character to thrive in life, education and employment." We are looking for someone who can bring English to life through engaging and accessible lessons that challenge and support students of all abilities. You will help young people develop essential English knowledge and skills while encouraging them to think critically, communicate effectively, and apply their learning in meaningful real‑world contexts. In return, you will join a supportive and forward‑thinking team that values collaboration, professional development, and innovative teaching practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who wants to make a lasting impact on students' lives while continuing to grow and develop their own career.

To contribute to a workplace culture which has safeguarding and child protection at its heart.

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
• Free soup in Autumn/Winter terms.
• Free fruit in Spring/Summer terms.

Ark Kings are deeply committed to staff wellbeing and work‑life balance, which is why we offer an additional leave of absence day for personal commitments, along with a two‑week October half‑term providing our staff with extra time to rest, recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance. These initiatives, alongside our comprehensive support systems, contribute to our well above national average benchmark for staff wellbeing and workload, as highlighted in our latest staff survey. By prioritising the wellbeing of our team, we foster a positive and supportive working environment where staff feel valued, motivated, and empowered to deliver their best for our pupils.

About Us

We are an all-through school serving the local community with pupils from Nursery to Year 11. Our mission is to create a school in which every child thrives academically and socially. Over the past 2 years we have made remarkable progress, moving from an Inadequate Ofsted rating to a Good. This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our staff with Ofsted commenting that pupils "understand the high expectations that staff have for them and strive to meet with".

The strengths of our school include:

• Behaviour: Our pupils know the school rules of, 'ready, respectful and safe' and demonstrate these qualities in their behaviour towards each other and their teachers.
• An ambitious curriculum: Our well‑sequenced curriculum, spanning early years to Year 11, ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive a high‑quality education.
• Reading strength: Our effective teaching strategies empower pupils to become fluent readers, setting them up for success in their academic journey.
• Personal development: At Ark Kings Academy, we prioritise personal development, preparing our pupils for their future roles as responsible citizens.
• Attendance: Our pupils and parents recognise the importance of high attendance, and at secondary, we sit above the national average.

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.