Teacher of English
Manor Croft Academy, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7DW19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR / UPR, (£32,916 to £51,048)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Manor Croft Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of English to join our academy in September 2026, on a full time, permanent basis. To be part of our forward thinking and aspirational team. We are a department committed to ensuring all students within the school reach their uttermost potential and welcome ambitious candidates with the ability to enthuse and engage children in English lessons. Whether you are an ECT or an experienced teacher, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Manor Croft Academyhas undergone a significant transformation in recent years; resultantly, it now boasts some of the best levels of progress across the region (+0.39). Our learners demonstrate a relentless desire to succeed and show high levels of engagement, interest and resilience when learning new skills and knowledge. Behaviour and focus in classrooms is truly outstanding.
Our leadership team was rated outstanding by Ofsted, we continually reflect on our practice and that of the school as a whole and look for ways in which we can improve the experience of our learners. You must be able to demonstrate the same level of passion and commitment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join one of the most improved and now oversubscribed academies in the country with some of the best outcomes in the north of England. An academy with a culture of professional learning and reflection and one which works effectively with its community to bring about sustainable improvements. We actively welcome applications from talented teachers who wish to further develop their career in our English Department.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Manor Croft Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1037 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Manor Croft Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@deltatrust.org.uk
Manor Croft Academy draws directly from the local community with the majority of pupils living within walking distance. The vast majority of its intake comes from its four main feeder primary schools. Located in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, Manor Croft is an exciting place to learn and we are committed to delivering a high quality education for all our students. At Manor Croft Academy we believe that our core purpose is to prepare young people to enter a fast moving and rapidly changing environment. To prepare them for such a challenge we work to develop their skills, knowledge and resilience, which in turn will enable them to achieve the highest possible qualifications. Whilst there is a strong emphasis on academic achievement all students are encouraged to take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities outside the classroom. It is essential for our success to maintain high standards at all times and this is only possible with collaboration between staff, parents and students. Our challenge is to provide the global education that gives our students the tools necessary to compete in the world market and by working together we can do this.
Arranging a visit to Manor Croft Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@deltatrust.org.uk.
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