Teacher

Old Moat; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

North Ridge is seeking an experienced English leader for a permanent, full-time role commencing January 2027 or sooner. The post requires Qualified Teacher Status and significant English leadership experience in a SEN context. The role sits within a two-site high school, emphasising a caring ethos and strong teamwork.

The successful candidate will lead English teaching across classes and contribute to school improvement as part of the Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Experience teaching and leading English for at least three years.
• Ability to lead and develop the English curriculum in a SEN environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English department and deliver high-quality teaching to pupils with SEN.
• Teach English and drive curriculum development across the school.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Qualified Teacher Status

Main Scale - £34,069 - £52,835 per annum + SEN1 + TLR 2a

Start Date: January 2027 or sooner

As this is a leadership position, this post is not suitable for an ECT. Teachers are required to have been teaching / leading English for at least three years.

This post is in addition to a class teacher position.

The Leadership Team wish to appoint a Qualified Teacher (Candidates on UPS will be considered) required for January 2027 or sooner.

North Ridge is an Outstanding specialist high school for pupils with persistent and complex special educational needs, aged 11-19 years.

We are a fast developing school split across two sites, that incorporates a range of student led businesses, located at our 6th Form Hub in Cheetham Hill.

What we are looking for

• The leadership team and school governors seek to appoint a dynamic, hard working individual who will live up to our school motto of “do your best”.
• The suitable candidate to this post will be able to teach pupils with a range of learning disabilities and associated needs. The successful applicant will benefit from working in a school with a positive, caring, ethos where team work is important.

About the Candidate

We are looking for:

• You will demonstrate excellent standards in teaching and learning, having worked with SEN pupils for at least 2 years
• You will have strong knowledge of the English curriculum and know how to lead all departments in providing excellent English teaching to their classes as non-specialist teacher
• You will be proactive in driving the English curriculum to ensure it continues to meet the needs of all learners and matches any developments from the DFE.
• You will be an excellent role model to colleagues across the school and demonstrate strong attendance and punctuality.
• You’ll bring learning to life through active, practical lessons delivered via a spiral curriculum that builds and reinforces knowledge through repetition and exploration.
• You’ll play a vital role in helping our pupils grow into confident young adults, being as independent as possible depending on their needs.
• You will equip them with the social and life skills they need to thrive in your communities. At the heart of your work will be a commitment to nurturing each child’s individuality and zest for life.

Step into a role where every day is an opportunity to spark curiosity, ignite creativity, and shape futures!

As a teacher at North Ridge, you’ll lead your own class or a small group of classes (similar to a primary school model) tailored to your unique strengths and passions.

Our students range in ability from Early Years to Year 3, and your teaching will be dynamic, hands‑on, and imaginative.

But your impact goes far beyond the classroom... This is more than teaching. It’s transformation. It’s heart. It’s hope.

Please refer to the ‘school’s offer’ poster for more information.

About Us

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre‑employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.