English Teacher Required

Teaching Personnel; Wigan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Secondary English Teacher for a secondary school in Wigan, starting September 2025. This role is ideal for early career teachers or those with experience who are looking to inspire young minds and contribute to a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities through CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant to assist with application process

Supportive mentor for early career teachers

Well-resourced English department

Welcoming and inclusive school community

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the English curriculum and assessment frameworks.
• Demonstrated commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
• Experience in delivering engaging and challenging lessons.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Assess pupils using formal and informal assessments.
• Provide verbal and written feedback to students.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you a passionate English teacher ready to share a love of language and literature in young minds?
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary English Teacher to join a secondary school based in Wigan from September 2025. The school is OFSTED rated ‘Good’ and the staff pride themselves on creating an inclusive and supporting learning environment for all pupils.

This is a great opportunity for an ECT looking to start their teaching career, or an experienced teacher seeking an exciting, new role.

About the Role:

As an English teacher, you will create and deliver engaging and challenging lessons across KS3 and KS4, ensuring all learning needs are catered for. You will assess pupils using both formal and informal assessments and provide verbal and written feedback. Additionally, you will work closely with SLT and support staff to provide updates on academic progress and work together to implement interventions when necessary.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or be on track to achieve it by summer 2025
• Have a strong knowledge of the English curriculum and assessment frameworks
• Be an excellent communicator and team player
• Demonstrate a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning
• Inspire creativity, critical thinking, and confidence in every student

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community in Wigan
• A well-resourced English department with a strong track record of success
• Opportunities for professional development through access to CPD Academy
• A dedicated consultant to guide you through the application/interview process
• Supportive mentor for ECT’s

If you’re interested in this role, please apply with your recent CV and a consultant will be in contact within 2 working days.

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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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