POST: Teacher of Literacy for Life and Performing Arts

LOCATION: Shireland Biomedical UTC

SALARY: TMS/UPS

REQUIRED FOR: Easter 2027 or earlier

Shireland Biomedical UTC is the UK's first University Technical College specialising in healthcare and health science, whilst still providing a broad & balanced curriculum. Situated in the centre of West Bromwich, we are an ambitious and rapidly growing school with a clear vision: to provide an exceptional education that prepares young people for success in higher education, apprenticeships and future careers.

Having welcomed our first Year 7 cohort in September 2022 and reached full capacity in September 2026, we are entering an exciting new phase of our development. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking school at a pivotal stage in its journey, helping to shape its future while benefiting from outstanding professional development and career progression opportunities.

We are seeking an inspiring and enthusiastic teacher to deliver our Literacy for Life (L4L) curriculum and contribute to our growing Performing Arts provision, teaching Dance and Drama across KS3 and KS4.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience

• Excellent career and professional development opportunities

• A focus on staff wellbeing

• State of the art facilities

• Supportive working environment and team ethos

• Friendly and enthusiastic students.

Candidates should:

• Have experience of teaching across the key stages.

• Be a consistently good/outstanding teacher

• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour

• Demonstrate an ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils

• Be committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve

• Show willingness to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact.

• Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others

• Be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate.

We pride ourselves on being an employer where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment.  All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: 22nd November 2026

For further information and the application form please go to:

https://careers.shirelandcat.net/Department/Teaching

To arrange a visit to the school please contact Sam Banks [email protected]

Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.