Part Time or Full Time - minimum 3 days a week (19.5hrs) or up to 5 days a week (32.5hrs) Hours of work 8:30 - 15:30 Term Time Only Fixed Term Contract (in the first instance) Salary Band C (£26,824 Pro Rata)  We are looking to appoint either part time or full time Learning Support Assistants on a 1 year temporary fixed term contract until August 2026. There is the potential of extension or permanent position depending upon the operational needs of the SEND department in the future. Our Learning Support Assistants support students with a variety of needs both in and out of the classroom.

Students and parents were at school early to collect their results from school today, with quite a queue outside reception before the doors were open, there was a feeling of excitement as they waited. We are thrilled to be celebrating the tremendous success of our Year 11 students and their GCSE results. Although there were many nervous students, parents and staff first thing this morning, the nerves for many were replaced by big smiles and the odd tear of joy! Mahjebeen was very excited to find almost a full house of grade 9s with a couple of 8s. 

A huge congratulations to all of our Sixth Form students on their A Level results this year.  Many students arrived early at school to pick up their envelopes and meet fellow students and staff in the hall. 70% of our students secured their first choice of university with their destinations including The University of York, Durham University and the University of Liverpool.  Particular congratulations to Theo, Holly, Tamsin and River. Tamsin is very pleased to be off to the University of Leeds to study psychology.  It is her first choice and her ambition is to gain a PhD and have a career in clinical psychology. 

In this final blog post of the term, Mr Bennett considers the events of this year, the community in which we live and being ready for the changes and new beginnings in September. Reflecting upon the end of an academic year can be quite a strange experience.  There is of course mounting anticipation for the holidays, salutary reflections for colleagues who are moving to pastures new or retiring and the chance to reflect upon those moments of pride in what students and staff have achieved over the year; and there is much to be proud of!

PART/FULL TIME COVER SUPERVISOR Fixed Term - September 2025 Term Time Only Salary Band C: £25,992 - £28,624 (pro rata) We are looking for a confident and dynamic person to cover for absent teaching colleagues, to maintain good/outstanding standards of behaviour in the classroom and to support learning across the School. You will be joining a collaborative and caring community which shares in the aim of creating futures. If you are committed to excellence in education and enjoy working with young people, this could be the ideal role for you.

8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday(start time open to negotiation) Full Time Permanent Salary Band B (£24,027 to £24,790 pro rata) Required to work within a busy and friendly school office providing an efficient and courteous reception service and general administrative and clerical support. The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, be numerate and ICT proficient.  Experience in the use of Arbor or similar School Information Management systems would be an advantage. Heart of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Teacher of HISTORY   (Part time: 0.6) Fixed term in the first instance Required from September 2025 At Heart of England School, we strive for excellence in everything we do and have a clear, commonly held vision of what we are here to achieve. Our young people are well cared for and every effort is made to promote their educational and personal development. Hard work and achievement are top of the agenda for everyone. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic teacher who is looking for fresh opportunities to create futures for our students.

Teacher of Boys PE Full Time from September 2025 We are looking for an enthusiastic, reflective specialist to teach boys core PE. GCSE PE may be offered for the right candidate. Being male is a genuine occupational requirement for this role as you will provide people of that gender group with support in accordance with the amended section 7(2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. Our vision is simple; we create futures and that includes ensuring our staff have them too!   At Heart of England we are clear in our approach to professional wellbeing, which is crucial at a time of ever-shifting challenge and educational requirement.

This week we’ve said goodbye to our Year 13 students who officially leave us to take their A Level exams in the next few weeks.  In a colourful and joyous assembly, there were many memories and lots of goodwill in their final moments with us. In something of a tradition now for Year 13 leavers, the theme of fancy dress meant there were a lot of costumes, cowboy hats and jockey silks during the day and the assembly was amazingly colourful and festive. Headteacher Mr Bennett addressed the students telling them that they have been a delightful year group, all the way from Year 7 and that they have the most excellent sense of humour.

Teacher of Music PART TIME 0.8 – with possibility of full time for right candidate. Fixed-term 1 year in the first instance An exciting opportunity to join an established and vibrant Music Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher, who strives to share their passion for Music and can facilitate all students to feel success in Music lessons. The right candidate will be someone looking to be part of a team, working with two experienced Music colleagues and our students. Inside and outside the classroom our students value Music. Key Stage 3 have 1-hour lessons each week.

Required for April/May 2025 (or sooner by agreement) Salary Band E (£35,745-£41,418 pro rata) Term Time plus INSET days Permanent, Full-Time, Term Time plus INSET days This is an exciting time to join us at Heart of England School. Following the appointment of a new Headteacher and two new Deputy Headteachers, we are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and driven individual to join our team of experienced Pastoral Managers. Our Pastoral Managers have responsibility for a Year group, helping to oversee not only behaviour but also to offer additional support to students as needed as well as working closely with the SEND team in offering the best possible support for students.

Groups of students went out last week to take part in the Great British Spring Clean.  Over four days they ventured out all over Balsall Common picking up litter from the pavements and hedges to help improve the local environment. Over four days a group of about 10-15 students from each year set out across the village each day.  In total, fifty students were involved in collecting 13 large bags of rubbish.  They were joined by some staff members and local resident and litter volunteer Rachel. Donning their high-vis safety jackets and a litter-picker tool, the teams set out each morning during tutor time, visiting Kenilworth Road, Station Road, Meeting House Lane and as far as Riddings Hill and the Lavender Hall Park.

Year 7 Student Aisha has signed up to play football for Aston Villa Football Club. Aisha lives and breathes football and has been playing as far back as she can remember.  She is rather serious about the game and has signed up to AVFC academy.  “I used to just play in the garden with my dad all the time and I joined a football team called Haunchwood Girls that played in the park next to my house,” she said. Through a family connection and an enthusiastic grandad, Aisha managed to get a trial for the under 9s and was offered a place at the Aston Villa Girls’ Academy where she is now an under 12 player.

Band B: £12.85 per hour (reviewed each April to reflect the NJC pay award) Hours: 3.30pm to 6.30pm daily Permanent contract 15 hours per week, term-time plus August deep clean (41 weeks). Opportunity of overtime for cover, school holidays, evenings and weekends Following a restructure of how we meet the cleaning needs of our busy secondary school in Balsall Common, we are looking for two morning cleaners. We strive to create an excellent environment for our students and staff to work in, and these new roles have been created to ensure the school is at its best at the start of each school day.

Band B: £12.85 per hour (reviewed each April to reflect the NJC pay award) Hours: 7am to 9am daily Permanent contract 10 hours per week, term-time (39 weeks). Opportunity of overtime for cover, school holidays, evenings and weekends. Following a restructure of how we meet the cleaning needs of our busy secondary school in Balsall Common, we are looking for two morning cleaners. We strive to create an excellent environment for our students and staff to work in, and these new roles have been created to ensure the school is at its best at the start of each school day.

SEND DEVELOPMENT LEAD HOURS 0.8 FIXED TERM PAY SCALE BAND E REQUIRED FOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE At Heart of England we believe in creating futures.  Over several years we have created a curriculum model that resists gimmicks and short term gains at the expense of real, deep learning.   Our vision is simple; we create futures and that includes ensuring our staff have them too.   At Heart of England we are clear in our approach to professional wellbeing, which is crucial at a time of ever-shifting challenge. We believe in agency and autonomy for our staff. 

TEACHER OF MFL (Spanish and French) FULL TIME Start Date ASAP Our vision is simple; we create futures and that includes ensuring our staff have them too!   At Heart of England, we are clear in our approach to professional wellbeing, which is crucial at a time of ever-shifting challenge and educational requirement. For our staff we believe in agency and the right level of autonomy for the stage you’re at.  We believe that the same intellectual curiosity that led you to want to study your subject at university and then teach it to others is what makes you best placed to make decisions about the way you teach your subject now.

Full Time, Permanent, September 2025 We seek an enthusiastic, reflective, determined specialist to teach Religious Studies from KS3 to KS4 and PSHCE in KS3.   All students in KS3 study RS, and all students in years 10 and 11 study GCSE Religious Studies AQA Spec A – Christianity and Islam. Like the sound of this, then apply! Our vision is simple; we create futures and that includes ensuring our staff have them too!   At Heart of England we are clear in our approach to professional well-being, which is crucial at a time of ever-shifting challenge.

Our new library has been up and running for more than two terms now and it continues to be a popular space during the day, particularly during break and lunchtimes.  Our Librarian Miss Beddard has been letting us know what has been going on and the facilities available to students in the library. Student Librarians This year, nine students in Years 8-11 have completed their training as Student Librarians.  One of the Year 10 Librarians explain the benefits of becoming a Student Librarian: “Being a Student Librarian is a great opportunity for us to meet new people and to improve our social and communication skills with students across all year groups.  

Issue 20: 07.02.2025 Coming Up Next Week… Sixth Form Taster Day: Monday 10 February Taster Day for current year 11 applicants only will take place on Monday 10 February. National Apprenticeship Week: 10 to 16 February 2025 Use the links for more information on Apprenticeships opportunities… Ferrari Dealerships UK open their workshop doors to host a range of open-day events from 5 – 11 February. Some JLR apprenticeship applications close soon Find an apprenticeship near you Apprenticeship Assembly Years 11, 12 & 13: 12 February Assemblies with information for students about apprenticeships post-16 and after A Levels.

Full Time Permanent Required for Easter or September 2025 We seek an enthusiastic, reflective, determined specialist to teach Religious Studies from KS3 to KS4 and PSHCE in KS3.   All students in KS3 study RS, and all students in years 10 and 11 study GCSE Religious Studies AQA Spec A – Christianity and Islam. Like the sound of this, then apply! Our vision is simple; we create futures and that includes ensuring our staff have them too!   At Heart of England we are clear in our approach to professional well-being, which is crucial at a time of ever-shifting challenge.

Full Time Permanent  We are a team of specialist biology, chemistry, and physics teachers with approximately 150 years of combined experience in the department. Our team includes teachers at all stages of their careers, and we are eager to welcome new members. We are looking for a knowledgeable and reflective practitioner to teach Science at KS3, with the opportunity to teach your specialism at KS4 and potentially KS5. At Heart of England, we understand that our students can only thrive if our teachers thrive. A tired teacher burdened with unnecessary or unproductive bureaucratic tasks is unlikely to be their best.

Geography A Level students have been out and about on a field trip as part of their studies, having a look at various aspects of city environments, changes and the impacts that follow from investment. The Year 13 students took the day trip to London on Friday 31 January, setting of early and heading to London by minibus to Canon Park tube station and then onward to central London. The day trip aimed to show students their case studies in the real world. It is important in geography to see the theory in action within the field and this outing is a way to connect the classroom study with reality.