Teacher of English Literature & Language

Location: Manchester (Greater Manchester / North West Hub)

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP or January Start

An ambitious, culturally vibrant secondary school and Sixth Form in Greater Manchester is seeking an articulate, inspiring, and dynamic Teacher of English to join their flourishing English & Communication faculty. Situated within a city celebrated for its rich literary history, iconic cultural identity, and booming creative sector, this post offers an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic English specialist—whether an experienced practitioner eager to teach A-Level Literature and Language modules or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to foster critical literacy, analytical thinking, and a passion for language across a high-aspiring student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of English, you will transform classical prose, modern drama, poetry, and compelling non-fiction into high-rigor, engaging learning experiences. Joining a highly collaborative and creative department, you will deliver rich lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE English Language & English Literature), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level English Literature / English Language / Media Studies), equipping young minds with the analytical depth, rhetorical precision, and written fluency crucial for higher education and future professional success.

• Environment: A progressive Northern hub secondary school featuring digital learning tools, expansive library suites, interactive presentation technology, and strong links to local arts and cultural institutions

• Culture: A supportive, scholarly environment dedicated to text-rich curricula, collaborative unit planning, structured literacy interventions, and high academic aspirations for every learner

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rigorous, engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 covering classical and contemporary literature, poetry analysis, creative writing techniques, and linguistic study.

• Prepare GCSE and A-Level candidates thoroughly for national written examinations through explicit modeling of analytical essays, data-driven progress tracking, and targeted revision workshops.

• Foster an inclusive, discussion-led classroom culture where critical inquiry, debate, and textual exploration are encouraged and celebrated.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor pupil progress systematically, executing tailored intervention strategies to stretch high-aspiring literary scholars while scaffolding core literacy skills for developing learners.

• Contribute actively to departmental enrichment, such as creative writing clubs, debate societies, shadow judging for literary prizes, national poetry competitions, and theatre trips.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing, Linguistics, or a closely related discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding English instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level English teaching capability is highly desirable).

• In-depth knowledge of national English examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and evidence-informed literacy strategies.

• Outstanding classroom presence, strong analytical and communication skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for literature and the power of language.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: National Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS England, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage English Coordination, Literacy Lead, or KS5 English Lead.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring pathways, and access to staff health and wellbeing programs.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious English specialist ready to empower the next generation of writers, thinkers, and communicators at a dynamic secondary school in Manchester, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible for consideration.