Teacher - Adult Skills Programmes in Birmingham

Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) is looking for experienced teachers of English literacy from Entry 2 to Level 2 for the academic year 26/27 to ensure that English learners have the best possible experience, achieve the best outcomes and are well prepared for their next steps. Teachers with English Functional Skills, GCSE or ESOL teaching experience and qualifications will be considered.

Locations: Library of Birmingham, Saltley, Sparkhill, Aston, Erdington, Northfield.

Successful candidates will be able to:

• Plan and deliver high quality learner‑centred teaching, learning and assessment which meets learners’ needs, especially additional support needs and stretch and challenge.
• Demonstrate a successful track record of impactful English delivery.
• Provide advice, guidance and support to ensure that learners achieve their long‑term goals.
• Contribute to the development of schemes of work and teaching materials.
• Share and promote good practice.
• Contribute to internal quality assurance of accreditation.
• Carry out initial assessment as part of Admissions in the months leading up to September.

Why work for BAES?

• Work with highly motivated adult learners with high levels of respect.
• BAES was graded outstanding by Ofsted for Learner Behaviour and Attitudes in June 2024.
• An opportunity to make a real difference to adults who need a second chance at English.
• Small class sizes – maximum of 15 learners.
• Annual 740 hours contact time – in practice 4 days per week teaching for a full‑time post, with one onsite non‑contact day on Fridays.
• Friendly centres with supportive colleagues.
• Opportunities to work part‑time as well as full time.

Qualifications:

• A teaching qualification at a minimum of Level 5, e.g. DTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE, IRR.
• An appropriate Subject Specialist qualification at a minimum of Level 3 or equivalent commercial experience/expertise in areas of shortage. If this is not held, gaining it within two years of appointment may be specified as a condition of employment in the letter of appointment.
• A minimum of a Level 2 (GCSE 9‑4 or equivalent) English and Maths.

Onboarding Process:

Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a series of background checks with Experian, including Experian Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre‑employment requirements. Please upload an up‑to‑date CV and Supporting Statement. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquiries please contact: Resourcing Team. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.