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Qualified Teacher - English TLR 2a

North Ridge High School, Manchester, M9 0RP

This job expired on 17 May 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  01.01.2027 or sooner

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS 3
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2a ; SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

What we are looking for:

You will demonstrate excellent standards in teaching and learning, having worked with SEN pupils for at least 2 years. You will have strong knowledge of the English curriculum and know how to lead all departments in providing excellent English teaching to their classes as non-specialist teachers. You will be proactive in driving the English curriculum to ensure it continues to meet the needs of all learners and matches any developments from the DFE.

You will be an excellent role model to colleagues across the school and demonstrate strong attendance and punctuality.

Step into a role where every day is an opportunity to spark curiosity, ignite creativity, and shape futures!

You’ll play a vital role in helping our pupils grow into confident young adults, being as independent as possible depending on their needs. You will equip them with the social and life skills they need to thrive in their communities. At the heart of your work will be a commitment to nurturing each child’s individuality and zest for life.

This is more than teaching. It’s transformation. It’s heart. It’s hope.

What the school offers its staff

North Ridge offers a wide range of opportunities and benefits for employees - see our 'What We Offer' poster for details.

Flexible working opportunities

North Ridge operates a flexible working policy, alongside supportive family friendly policies which are available to all staff.

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.

Skilled Worker visas can 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.

Email hr@northridge.manchester.sch.uk with your ‘letter of application’ explaining how you are able to meet the job specification along with your application pack.

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.

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Additional documents

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

What North Ridge has to offer - poster (1) (1).pdf - 77.3 KB (opens in new tab)

English TLR advert and job description.docx - 54.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About North Ridge High School

• School type: Special schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: North Ridge High School website
• Email address: hr@northridge.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0161 553 0200
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-ridge-high-school

North Ridge is an Outstanding specialist high school for pupils with persistent and complex special educational needs, aged 11-19 years.

We are a fast developing school split across two sites in North Manchester. Our main site is located in Higher Blackley, and our 6th Form HUB in Cheetham Hill. The 6th Form HUB incorporates a range of student led businesses serving our school and the local community.

Arranging a visit to North Ridge High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@northridge.manchester.sch.uk.

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