This is not just another English teacher role. It is an opportunity to lead, inspire and shape excellence in English as a Lead Practitioner at the heart of a digitally innovative academy within a Trust driven by a deep commitment to creativity in education.
The BOA Group is seeking to appoint a motivated, dedicated and aspirational Lead Practitioner for English to join the team at BOA Digital Technologies Academy.
This is a pivotal role for an exceptional classroom practitioner who is passionate about driving high standards of teaching and learning, supporting colleagues to refine their practice, and ensuring all students develop a deep appreciation and mastery of English.
The BOA Group is a unique and exceptional creative educational setting, committed to the highest standards of excellence. As a growing Multi-Academy Trust, we provide dynamic and innovative learning environments that serve as creative hubs for both the expressive arts and specialist technical and digital skills. We are a digitally innovative academy within a Trust driven by a deep commitment to creativity in education.
Currently comprising three academies—BOA Creative, Digital and Performing Arts (opened in 2011), BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy (opened in 2021), and BOA Digital Technologies (opened in September 2022)—all located in the vibrant centre of Birmingham, we are positioned at the heart of the West Midlands’ thriving creative and digital industries. Our academies benefit from outstanding facilities that support academic achievement, vocational excellence and a rich programme of extra-curricular opportunities.
THE ROLE
BOA Digital Technologies Academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional Lead Practitioner for English, working alongside staff and leaders to drive excellence in teaching and learning across the school. The role will be primarily based at BOA Digital Technologies Academy, with occasional opportunities to collaborate across other BOA Group academies in central Birmingham.
As Lead Practitioner for English, the postholder will play a pivotal role at the heart of the academy’s academic success, leading on the development of high-quality teaching, curriculum design and pedagogy within English. This is a role for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is committed to raising standards, modelling excellence, and supporting colleagues to refine and elevate their practice.
The successful candidate will champion a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement, using evidence-informed approaches to enhance teaching and learning. Through coaching, mentoring and collaborative working, they will inspire colleagues and ensure that all students develop strong literacy skills, a love of reading, and the confidence to express themselves with clarity and creativity.
With a passion for English and a commitment to educational excellence, the postholder will contribute to a dynamic and innovative learning environment where students are supported to achieve their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is driven to make a lasting impact—shaping both student outcomes and the quality of teaching across the academy.
The Group believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners—to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first-rate educational environment with excellent facilities, outstanding teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. You will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to further develop your own expertise and leadership capacity.
If you share the Academy Trust’s vision and ambitions, have a passion for English, and are committed to working within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership, we would be delighted to hear from you.
HOW TO APPLY
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who meet the requirements of the person specification.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All offers are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks and successful completion of a contractual probationary period.
To apply for this position, please complete all sections of the online application on TES/Schrole including the cover letter. Where appropriate, please state within your application your specialist subject(s) and other subjects and at which level you are able to teach.
CV submission alone will not be accepted. No agencies please.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For an information conversation or for more information please contact Marie Bagley, Office Manager, who will direct you to the most appropriate person.