Teacher of English

TES FE News; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding school is seeking to recruit an English Teacher starting September 2025, primarily aimed at providing high-quality English education. Applicants are welcome from NQTs (ECTs), and the role includes involvement in a comprehensive mentoring program and significant staff wellbeing support.

Benefits

Wellbeing days

Staff wellbeing events

Employee Assistance Programme access

Supportive appraisal process

Comprehensive mentoring program

Final salary pension scheme

Annual Staff Christmas Shopping Day

EV Car Leasing and Cycle to Work schemes

BAFB Employee Benefits Platform discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• NQT (ECT) applicants are welcome.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.
• Commitment to safeguarding responsibilities necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching of English.
• Support students in reaching their academic potential.
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD).

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Due to internal promotions within the school, we are seeking to recruit an English Teacher from September 1st, 2025. This role supports the reduction in teaching timetables resulting from these promotions.

Vacancy: Teacher of English

Salary Range: MPS - UPS applications considered.

Suitable for: NQTs (ECTs)

Responsible to: Head of English

Application Close Date: Monday, 14 July 2025 @ 9am

Interviews: Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Start Date: September 2025

This is an opportunity to work in an outstanding school. The role exists to ensure high-quality teaching of English.

How To Apply

All applicants must complete a school application form as CVs cannot be accepted due to the school’s safeguarding commitments. Please refer to the ‘job description’ and ‘person specification’, addressing your qualities and suitability for the post. The application should also include a supporting letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 demonstrating how you meet the person specification.

Please email completed application forms and supporting letter to [e-mail].

Please note the school will not accept calls or CVs from agencies regarding this advertisement.

Burnage Academy for Boys is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. The posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Why work at Burnage Academy for Boys?

Benefits

Working in education is incredibly rewarding. Many benefits are intangible, such as helping pupils reach their potential and being part of a dedicated team. We also prioritize staff wellbeing, offering:

• Wellbeing days (one per term) to support mental health and work-life balance.
• Staff wellbeing events, including coffee and ice cream vans, artisan food trucks, and massages.
• Access to counselling, financial, legal, and personal advice through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A supportive, CPD-focused appraisal process.
• A comprehensive mentoring programme for PGCE, ITT, and ECTs.
• Access to a final salary pension scheme.
• Annual Staff Christmas Shopping Day.
• EV Car Leasing and Cycle to Work schemes via salary sacrifice.
• Discounts through the BAFB Employee Benefits Platform.
• Discounted gym memberships.

As highlighted in Ofsted (2018), staff morale is high.

What Colleagues Say

We regularly gather staff feedback to improve wellbeing support:

• Supportive leadership and staff understanding personal needs.
• Excellent emotional support and work-life balance recognition.
• Approachable line managers and supportive senior leadership.
• Good resources and facilities to manage job demands.
• Incredibly supportive colleagues, fostering a sense of community.