English Intervention Teacher Fixed term - 6 months

Ashton on Mersey School; Sale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Conditions of Service

Occupational Sick Pay

Health Care Cash Plan

Pension and Death in Service Benefit

Annual Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Ashton on Mersey School, part of The Dean Trust, is inviting applications for an English Intervention Teacher. The role involves working with the English Team to support pupils and uphold high standards across Key Stage 3 and 4, with a view to GCSE achievement.

You will hold an Honours Degree and Qualified Teacher Status, with second subject qualifications, and a strong commitment to professional development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree and Qualified Teacher Status are essential.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and ability to teach English up to GCSE is required.
• Commitment to professional development and keeping up to date with English teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach English up to GCSE standard and contribute to English team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support a high-quality learning experience for all pupils.
• Contribute to an inclusive school culture and uphold safeguarding standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Organised

Enthusiastic classroom practitioner

Education

Honours Degree

Qualified Teacher Status

Second subject qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Your Role

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint an English Intervention Teacher . In this role, you will work closely with the English Team. Ashton on Mersey School is in the central hub of The Dean Trust and serves the community of Sale and beyond.

The school has:

1. An ambitious co-produced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 leading to a full A-Level and vocational qualification offer in Key Stage 5 at our thriving sixth form.
2. A reputation for securing year on year examination results that are consistently strong.
3. Modern, high-quality facilities with the latest technology solutions accessible to all staff and pupils and with sports facilities that rank alongside some of the best in the country.
4. An exceptional character and personal development programme which involves a renowned provision of extra-curricular activity with specialism in Sport and Performing Arts.
5. A dedicated group of teaching and support staff that lead excellent pastoral care in an inclusive school which maintains a traditional expectation with regards to standards of behaviour.
6. Direct access to the Believe Learning Institute (The Dean Trust's centre for professional learning including leadership development), Turing NW Maths Hub and SCITT; all based on site.
7. World class opportunities and partnerships forged with national and international partners including Sale Sharks and Manchester United Football Club with whom we have provided an educational package for youth players for over 25 years.

This exciting opportunity will suit a candidate who has the following qualities, knowledge and skills:

1. Honours Degree
2. Qualified Teacher Status
3. Second subject qualifications
4. Excellent and enthusiastic classroom practitioner
5. To be able to teach English up to GCSE standard
6. Full working knowledge of the Curriculum requirements for English subjects
7. To be able to work as a member of a team
8. To be committed to ensuring that every pupil is given the opportunity to achieve their potential and meet the high expectations set for them
9. Take responsibility for their own professional development and to keep up to date with research and developments in both their subject and teaching methodology
10. Demonstrates well developed knowledge and understanding of the latest innovations in English
11. Excellent communication skills
12. To be able to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the community
13. Is highly organised and efficient
14. Ability to work individually and as part of a team

Application closing date: 8:00 am Monday 14th September 2026

Interviews: Week beginning 21st September 2026

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

Benefits

• Conditions of Service
• We adopt national terms and conditions for all teaching and non-teaching employees.
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Generous sick pay scheme, entitlement dependent on length of service.
• Continuous Service
• Recognition of local government continuous service.
• Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
• Paid leave which supports a wide range of circumstances, including family emergencies and religious festivals.
• Health Care Cash Plan
• We are excited to be part of the Simplyhealth Care Cash Plan. The Trust will fund membership for all employees to receive money back on healthcare services.
• Preferential Admission
• Employees with two years at the Trust will benefit from preferential admissions arrangements for their children.
• The Believe Learning Institute
• Access to high-quality professional learning and development programmes through our dedicated training centre.
• Recognition Awards
• Financial awards in recognition of long serving employees.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free and confidential counselling service available 24/7.
• High Street Benefits and Discounts
• Access to a variety of shopping discounts at national online and high street retailers.
• Pension and Death in Service Benefit
• Automatic enrolment into either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme for non-teaching employees.
• Annual Leave
• Generous annual leave entitlement for non-teaching employees.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status essential
• QTS
• Degree or equivalent qualification essential
• Honours Degree

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

• Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements for their associated subject essential

Experience

• Enthusiastic and excellent classroom practitioner, to be able to teach their associated subject up to GCSE standard essential

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the community essential
• Unwavering commitment to improving the life-chances of young people essential
• Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently essential

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.