English Teacher

English Teacher – Manchester (September 2025 Start)

We are currently supporting a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in central Manchester that is seeking an ambitious and passionate English Teacher to join their English department from September 2025. This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential for a permanent appointment depending on performance and departmental needs.

The school has a strong literacy culture and values creativity, expression, and critical thinking. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality English lessons and contributing to the continued success of a supportive, forward-thinking department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated English Language and Literature lessons for Key Stages 3 and 4.

• Prepare students for AQA or Edexcel GCSE examinations with a strong focus on progress and attainment.

• Mark and assess student work regularly in line with school policies and provide constructive feedback.

• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental schemes of work.

• Support pupils with varying levels of ability and create inclusive learning environments.

• Take part in faculty meetings, whole-school training, and CPD sessions.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Holds UK QTS (or equivalent) with specialism in English.

• Proven experience teaching in a UK secondary school, ideally with experience delivering to exam groups.

• Strong subject knowledge, particularly with GCSE texts and language papers.

• Confident classroom management skills and a creative approach to teaching.

• Committed to continuous professional development and collaborative working.

Why Join This School?

• Dynamic, student-focused leadership team.

• Highly successful English department with strong results.

• Emphasis on wellbeing, staff support, and collaborative planning time.

• Excellent ECT support, mentoring, and career progression pathways.

• Easily accessible via public transport with on-site parking.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who wants to inspire students and play a role in shaping a thriving English curriculum.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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