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 on the Moorside Campus
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives

About Consilium Academies

Consilium Academies is a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to Excellence and Equality with Integrity. Across our schools, we work collaboratively to deliver outstanding educational experiences and ensure every student has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Moorside High School, please contact MHS-SLT-PA@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is 09.00 18^th May 2026

Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.