Teacher of English - 1 year fixed term maternity cover

Required September 2022 to August 2023

Fixed term 1 year contract - maternity cover

MPR/UPR

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of English to join one of Britain’s top state schools and experience teaching in our expanding Grammar School.  The post is fixed term for the 2022-2023 academic year to cover maternity leave.  

We are a happy and thriving school committed to equality and diversity. We welcome colleagues from all backgrounds into our community, where together we offer the 'Vesey Experience'. 

We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational teacher who has the ability to engage, enthuse and motivate able students. You will be passionate about learning and able to demonstrate a range of behaviour management strategies and teaching skills.  You will possess excellent communication skills to teach throughout the age range including A level. 

We encourage applications from ECT’s or experienced teachers to join a department which:

• Has an outstanding record of GCSE and A' Level results and is hungry for further success.   

• Has a friendly, supportive, talented hard-working teaching team

• Has a strong commitment to the extra-curricular life of the school

In return we can offer:

• The opportunity to work with highly motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic students

• Commitment to continuing professional career development and support

• The opportunity to work in a caring and nurturing environment and to get involved in a broad spectrum of extra-curricular activities

If you are interested in working at the leading edge of education, believe that everyone can succeed and are prepared to work hard, we want to hear from you.  

For further details and an application pack, please visit our website: www.bvgs.co.uk. Alternatively you can complete the TES application form.

Informal visits and enquiries are welcome by contacting Michele Wallis, HR Manager at hr@bishopveseys.bham.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 24th May 2022 at 3.00 pm.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 26th May 2022.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after 3.00 pm on 24th May.

Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check together with Identity, Right to Work, prohibition order, pre-placement medical and verification of qualification checks are requirements for this post.