Start date: 28 April 2025
King Edwards VI Balaam Wood Academy
New Street
Longbridge
Birmingham
B45 0EU
Telephone number: 0121 464 9901
Contact email: e.wills@bwa.kevibham.org
Contract type: Permanent
We are welcoming applications for the post of Lead Practitioner of Literacy at King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy, an academy recently graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in all four areas in January 2024. We are seeking an experienced, driven and bold practitioner to play a pivotal role in shaping the academic journey of our pupils from 28 April 2025 or an earlier start if possible.
The ideal candidate will be ambitious about improving outcomes in whole school literacy and reading, working closely with an expanding team, senior leaders responsible for teaching and curriculum, the SENDCo, and our Librarian to ensure targeted literacy support is available for all learners. The candidate will be collaborative and confident in delivering CPD to colleagues on all strands of literacy to ensure a passion for reading is at the heart of our academy.
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is a dynamic and forward-thinking school, recently recognised as the most improved school in the West Midlands by the Fairer Schools Index (January 2025). We are incredibly proud to be the first Birmingham City Academy School in conjunction with Birmingham City Football Club, fostering a unique and inspiring environment for our pupils.
We expect our staff to be valued, challenged, and supported in making a difference in the lives of our young people. We demand courtesy, endeavour, and resilience from all of our pupils and the support of their parents and carers.
How to Apply
A full job description and an application pack for this post can be found on our website. Alternatively, an application pack can also be obtained from:
Address: King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy, New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU
Email: e.wills@bwa.kevibham.org
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Prohibition check, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity, and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
Applicants please note: This post is not part of the City Council and the successful candidate will not hold a Birmingham City Council Contract of Employment. Please use the contact details in the advert for information on actual employment conditions.
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
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