At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils in English through 1:1 and small-group interventions.
- Company: Unique secondary school in central Birmingham with a focus on teacher development.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, opportunity for salaried teacher training, and supportive environment.
- Other info: Ideal stepping stone to a fulfilling teaching career.
- Why this job: Gain classroom confidence while making a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: Degree in English or related subject and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
English Academic Coach
Could this be the school-based role that takes you from graduate support work into a qualified teaching career?
Are you looking for a route where you can build confidence in the classroom, support pupils in English, and move towards salaried teacher training?
- English Academic Coach
- September 2026 – July 2027
- Unique secondary school, central Birmingham
- Opportunity to train as an English teacher (salaried route)
The Role
Join the English department in a developmental role designed to build your classroom confidence before teacher training.
You will support pupils through 1:1 intervention, small-group academic work, lesson support, and targeted help with reading, writing, analysis, and exam preparation, while learning from experienced staff in a busy secondary setting.
The Candidate
You are articulate, organised, and able to explain ideas clearly in a way pupils understand.
You want proper secondary school experience, enjoy helping students improve in English, and see this as a genuine route into teaching rather than just another temporary role.
Requirements
- Degree – A 2:2 or above in English, English Literature, Creative Writing, or a related subject.
- Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
- Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
- Desire to work in education/with children – Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
- Career Goals – A desire to train as a teacher and build a long-term career in education.
- The School
This unique secondary school in central Birmingham offers a strong setting for a graduate who wants to prove themselves in the classroom and then progress.
You will work closely with an established English team in a setting that values subject knowledge, purposeful intervention, and future teachers.
It is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to develop in school first and then move into a salaried route towards becoming a qualified English teacher.
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