Are you a passionate and inspiring Teacher of English looking for your next challenge? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to join our successful secondary school in Oldham from September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and supportive school community where high standards, strong relationships and student success are at the heart of everything we do.
Why Join Our School?
- A welcoming and inclusive school community in the heart of Oldham
- Supportive and approachable senior leadership team
- A strong culture of professional development and career progression
- Well-resourced English department with collaborative planning
- Excellent behaviour systems that allow teachers to focus on teaching
- A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- Opportunities to contribute to wider school initiatives and enrichment programmes
You would be expected to:
- Deliver high-quality English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 desirable but not essential)
- Plan and teach engaging, challenging lessons that inspire a love of reading and writing
- Assess, monitor and track student progress to ensure strong outcomes
- Differentiate effectively to meet the needs of all learners
- Contribute to curriculum development within the English department
- Uphold high expectations for behaviour and achievement
- Participate fully in the wider life of the school, including enrichment and pastoral support
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Have strong subject knowledge and a passion for English
- Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and improving life chances
- Be reflective, resilient and committed to continuous professional development
- Work effectively as part of a team
Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.
Salary will be paid in line with the appropriate teaching scale point (MPS/UPS), dependent on experience.
If you are committed to making a difference and want to be part of a school that values ambition, collaboration and excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Please reply to this email with an up-to-date CV and we will be in touch!
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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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