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 evaluate students' progress and
inform future teaching.
- Recording
and reporting on attainment and progress data to stakeholders, including
students, parents, and school leadership.
Promoting a Positive Learning Environment
- Establishing
clear behaviour expectations and maintaining classroom discipline.
- Creating
an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where all students
feel valued and can thrive.
Supporting Student Well-Being
- Recognising
and addressing the mental health and emotional needs of students,
including safeguarding responsibilities.
- Collaborating
with pastoral staff and external agencies as necessary to support student
welfare.
Engaging in Professional Development
- Participating
in ongoing training to enhance subject knowledge, and classroom management
skills.
- Reflecting
on and improving personal teaching practices through collaboration,
feedback, and staying updated on educational policy changes.
classrooms.
Qualifications:
- Degree
in English education or a related field.
- Strong
knowledge of current English curriculum standards and best practices.
- Exceptional
interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated
ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other
stakeholders.
- Passion
for English education and a commitment to inspiring students in the
field.
- Alignment
with the mission and values of Manor School. We are a a comprehensive
school who believe in Success for All based on our REACH values of
Resilience, Empathy, Ambition, Curiosity and Humanity.
Benefits:
- Access
to retail discounts, technology schemes.
- Access
to Cycle to Work
- 24/7
access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential
advice and guidance on any personal and/or work-related matter.
- Free
Mindfulness training with a qualified and experienced professional
- An
open and collaborative working environment, not just within your academy
but also across the Trust where innovation is encouraged.
- Discounted
gym membership
- Commitment
to reducing email traffic and confine email replies to office hours –
while recognising our employee’s preferences for when they work
- Commitment
to continuously review workload issues and explore options for simpler,
less onerous methods and processes.
Nene Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff,
students, and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates
will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence process.
Any offer of employment will be subject to DBS and Right to
Work checks.
We look forward to your response.