Teacher of English

Teacher of English 📍 Location: Moorside High School 💰 Salary: MPS/UPS ⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: Permanent, Full Time 📅 Start Date: September 2026 Are you an ambitious and passionate English teacher looking to inspire the next generation of learners? Do you want to work in a supportive and forward-thinking school where staff development, wellbeing, and student success are at the heart of everything we do? Moorside High School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our successful and ambitious English department. About the Role As Teacher of English, you will deliver engaging and high-quality lessons across Key Stage 3 and GCSE, helping students develop confidence, creativity, and a love of language and literature. You will play a key role in ensuring students make excellent academic progress while contributing to the wider life of the school community. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is committed to raising aspirations and delivering exceptional outcomes for all students. About Moorside High School Moorside High School is a thriving and inclusive 11-16 school located in Swinton, Salford. We are proud to be part of Consilium Academies, a collaborative family of schools committed to Enriching Lives and Inspiring Ambitions. At Moorside, we pride ourselves on getting the balance right between academic achievement, pastoral care, and wider enrichment opportunities. We are a school with high ambitions and a strong sense of community, where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to continually develop their practice. In March 2022, Ofsted judged Moorside High School to be Good, recognising the hard work, commitment, and dedication of our staff and students. Our core values underpin everything we do: Consideration | Aspiration | Resilience | Equality What We Are Looking For We are seeking a candidate who: Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Has an honours degree or relevant qualification in English Can teach English across KS3 and GCSE Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and classroom practice Has high expectations for behaviour and achievement Can motivate, inspire, and engage students of all abilities Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every child succeeds Works effectively as part of a collaborative team Is passionate about professional development and continuous improvement Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and ambitious early career teachers alike. Why Join Us? At Moorside High School and Consilium Academies, we are committed to supporting staff to thrive professionally and personally. We offer: A supportive and welcoming school culture Excellent CPD and career development opportunities Access to Trust-wide collaboration and professional networks A strong focus on staff wellbeing Opportunities for progression across the Trust State-of-the-art facilities o