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West Midlands

Teaching jobs in Birmingham.

Schools need reliable daily supply, long-term cover and permanent appointments across primary, secondary and post-16, particularly in shortage subjects. Actionus places qualified teachers into supply, long-term contract and permanent roles with safeguarding checks completed before placement.

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Hiring in Birmingham

What the Birmingham market looks like.

Birmingham serves the largest population outside London and hosts major tertiary and specialist services, including dedicated women's, children's and mental health trusts. Good motorway and rail links mean Black Country and Coventry assignments are routinely covered by candidates based in the city.

Major employers in West Midlands

  • —University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Also covering

Solihull · Wolverhampton · Walsall · Dudley · West Bromwich · Coventry

Typical settings

  • Primary schools
  • Secondary schools and academies
  • Sixth form and further education
  • Independent schools

Common specialities

  • Primary
  • Maths
  • Science
  • English
  • Computing
  • Modern foreign languages

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Questions

Teaching work in Birmingham, answered.

What teaching jobs are available in Birmingham?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent teaching roles across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area, including primary schools, secondary schools and academies, sixth form and further education. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire teachers in Birmingham?
Actionus works with education employers across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring teachers.
What registration do I need to work as a teaching professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Birmingham?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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