Teacher of English
Moorside High School, Manchester, M27 0AP6 days remaining to apply
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS
Teacher of English job summary
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 18th 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.
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Moorside High School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1140 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Moorside High School website
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