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Secondary English Teacher

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 168 - 232 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

English Teacher (Secondary) - Bury

Start Date: September 2026
 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent / Long-Term
 Salary: £160-£220 per day (dependent on experience)
 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

School Overview

An established and high-achieving secondary school in the Bury area is seeking to recruit a committed and dynamic English Teacher to join their department from September 2026.

The school promotes a culture of academic excellence alongside strong pastoral care, ensuring pupils are supported to succeed both academically and personally. Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment and clear leadership support.

Role Summary

The successful candidate will teach English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach Key Stage 5 for suitably experienced applicants. You will be responsible for engaging students with a broad and stimulating curriculum that develops literacy, analytical thinking, and a lifelong appreciation of literature.

Key Duties

Deliver high-quality English lessons that meet the needs of all learners
Monitor student performance and use assessment data to inform teaching
Support pupils in achieving strong GCSE outcomes
Encourage critical thinking, reading for pleasure, and written expression
Uphold high standards of behaviour and classroom management
Contribute to departmental planning and curriculum development

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Have experience teaching English within a secondary school setting
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in both Language and Literature
Be committed to improving student outcomes and engagement
Have excellent organisational and communication skills
Work effectively as part of a supportive and collaborative team

Essential Criteria

Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
Two recent professional references relating to working with young people

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious English Teacher to join a forward-thinking school with a clear focus on achievement and progression.

📩 Application Process:
 Please submit your most recent CV to be considered.
 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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