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Teacher of English

Alder Community High School, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5NJ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (501)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: £32916 - £51048
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an ECT or an experienced teacher looking to join a friendly, supportive school?

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds in English? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our thriving Englishdepartmentat Alder Community High School.

You will be part of a highly committed team of professionals who are passionate about raising standards and who are determined to further develop the teaching of English and learning outcomes for all students. You will be required to teach English at KS3 and KS4.

Recruitment Agencies:We are not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies for this role.

What the school offers its staff

Alder Community High School is a popular, oversubscribed, local authority-maintained school situated in Gee Cross, Hyde to the east of Manchester and is close to the borders with Stockport and the Peak District. We offer excellent facilities, a friendly and supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard.

Being part of the Alder team, you will receive:

✅ The opportunity to work with honest, aspirational students brimming with potential.

✅ High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance.

✅ An extensive package of CPD.

✅ Comprehensive support for ECTs, including mentoring and additional CPD.

✅ A stimulating and friendly working environment.

✅ Access to a wide range of wellbeing services through the School Wellbeing Service app.

✅ A staff laptop and your own teaching room.

✅ Staff access to fitness suite before and after school.

✅ No expectation to remain on site outside of directed time.

✅ Streamlined communications to reduce the use of email.

✅ Breakfast and lunch provided on INSET days.

✅Supportive Managing Attendance policy and approach to planned absences.

✅ The use of Class Charts and Provision Map to support and reduce teacher workload.

If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic, dedicated and well-resourced team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Mainscale Teacher Job Description.pdf - 298 KB (opens in new tab)

Mainscale Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 228 KB (opens in new tab)

About Alder Community High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 912 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Alder Community High School website
• Email address: c.hood@alderchs.uk
• Phone number: 0161 368 5132
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alder-community-high-school

Alder Community High School is a popular oversubscribed, 11-16, mixed comprehensive school and is situated in Gee Cross, Hyde within Tameside to the east of Manchester, close to the borders with Stockport and the Peak District. We can offer excellent facilities, a friendly and supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone.

Arranging a visit to Alder Community High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.hood@alderchs.uk.

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