Curriculum Area Leader of English

Manchester Academy, Manchester, M14 4PX

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: United Learning Payscale (M3 - UPS)
• Additional allowances:

  As Head of Department you will also recieve a TLR1 payment

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exceptional opportunity to lead, shape, and inspire

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Our thriving secondary school in Manchester is seeking a dynamic, forward‑thinking Head of Englishto join our ambitious team. This is a rare opening created by the promotion of our current Head of Department, who is progressing to a senior leadership role—clear proof of the development, support, and career pathways we champion.

As our new Head of Department, you’ll have the freedom to innovate, the platform to lead with purpose, and the chance to make a lasting impact on students and staff alike. We’re looking for someone who brings energy, vision, and a genuine passion for raising standards and nurturing talent.

If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the future of a high‑performing department—and want to work in a school that invests in your growth—this could be the perfect next chapter.

We welcome you to come and visit our school and English department. If you would like to arrange a visit please email us at hr@manchester-academy.org

What the school offers its staff

Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.

• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
• Cash towards medical treatment
• Generous staff discount scheme
• Three extra INSET days for planning
• At least one personal day a year
• Great training for your career
• Exceptional curriculum resources
• Expert subject advice
• Support for your wellbeing

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

MA Recruitment Pack - CAL of English.pdf - 3.2 MB (opens in new tab)

CAL JD English 2026.docx - 145 KB (opens in new tab)

About Manchester Academy

• School type: Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1117 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Manchester Academy website
• Email address: hr@manchester-academy.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manchester-academy

Manchester Academy is vibrant, dynamic and forward thinking teaching community which embraces diversity and is committed to ensuring the success of our students. We are located on the outskirts of the world famous Manchester City Centre which means excellent transport links into Manchester and the North-West.

Arranging a visit to Manchester Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@manchester-academy.org.

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