Teacher of English

Hours: Full time Salary: £31650 - £49084 (MPS/UPS) Start date: September 2025 Manor School is community where we value disruption free learning for our staff and students. At Manor, we want teachers to teach and students to learn. It is that simple. We believe in Success for All and we are looking for staff who embrace that Our focus this year is about stripping away tasks that don’t allow teachers to focus on their core business: Planning, Teaching, Assessing. We want our teachers to use time-efficient methods that serve their subject, for the benefit of our students’ learning. Our students are keen to learn and want to be challenged and supported in lessons. They welcome enthusiastic teachers who love their subject and prioritise challenging learning in lessons. We value staff who have that approach and enthusiasm for education. Position Overview: We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and committed Teacher of English to join our successful and highly motivated English department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, where there is a shared commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Our English department is a thriving and supportive environment, driven by a passion for literature, language and the power of education to transform lives. The successful candidate will be a dynamic practitioner with a genuine passion for English. You will be committed to inspiring a love of literature, fostering creativity and developing students’ confidence in both written and spoken communication. You will also value English as a foundation for success across the curriculum and beyond and be dedicated to providing students with the strongest possible bedrock for their future learning. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with an interest in teaching Media Studies at Key Stage 5, and those who are eager to promote creative writing, critical thinking and intellectual curiosity in the classroom. The successful applicant will: Be qualified to teach English across Key Stages 3-5 Hold a degree in English Literature, Language or a related subject Be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills Be reflective in their practice and committed to ongoing professional development Contribute positively to the wider life of the school We offer high-quality CPD opportunities for all staff, alongside a comprehensive and supportive induction programme for Early Career Teachers. Key Responsibilities: Planning and Delivering High-Quality Lessons Designing engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the needs of all learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Ensuring lessons align with the National Curriculum and school policies while incorporating appropriate use of technology and up-to-date teaching methods. Assessing and Tracking Progress Using formative and summative assessments to evalua