Teacher of English

Manor School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6PA

19 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  17 April 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: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of English job summary

Hours: Full time

Salary: £31650 - £49084 (MPS/UPS)

Start date: September 2025

Manor School is community where we value disruption free learning for our staff and students. At Manor, we want teachers to teach and students to learn. It is that simple. We believe in Success for All and we are looking for staff who embrace that

Our focus this year is about stripping away tasks that don’t allow teachers to focus on their core business: Planning, Teaching, Assessing. We want our teachers to use time-efficient methods that serve their subject, for the benefit of our students’ learning.

Our students are keen to learn and want to be challenged and supported in lessons. They welcome enthusiastic teachers who love their subject and prioritise challenging learning in lessons. We value staff who have that approach and enthusiasm for education.

Position Overview:

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and committed Teacher of English to join our successful and highly motivated English department.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, where there is a shared commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Our English department is a thriving and supportive environment, driven by a passion for literature, language and the power of education to transform lives.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic practitioner with a genuine passion for English. You will be committed to inspiring a love of literature, fostering creativity and developing students’ confidence in both written and spoken communication. You will also value English as a foundation for success across the curriculum and beyond and be dedicated to providing students with the strongest possible bedrock for their future learning.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with an interest in teaching Media Studies at Key Stage 5, and those who are eager to promote creative writing, critical thinking and intellectual curiosity in the classroom.

The successful applicant will:

• Be qualified to teach English across Key Stages 3-5
• Hold a degree in English Literature, Language or a related subject
• Be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills
• Be reflective in their practice and committed to ongoing professional development
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school

We offer high-quality CPD opportunities for all staff, alongside a comprehensive and supportive induction programme for Early Career Teachers.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and Delivering High-Quality Lessons

• Designing engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the needs of all learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Ensuring lessons align with the National Curriculum and school policies while incorporating appropriate use of technology and up-to-date teaching methods.

Assessing and Tracking Progress

• Using formative and summative assessments to evaluate students' progress and inform future teaching.
• Recording and reporting on attainment and progress data to stakeholders, including students, parents, and school leadership.

Promoting a Positive Learning Environment

• Establishing clear behaviour expectations and maintaining classroom discipline.
• Creating an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where all students feel valued and can thrive.

Supporting Student Well-Being

• Recognising and addressing the mental health and emotional needs of students, including safeguarding responsibilities.
• Collaborating with pastoral staff and external agencies as necessary to support student welfare.

Engaging in Professional Development

• Participating in ongoing training to enhance subject knowledge, and classroom management skills.
• Reflecting on and improving personal teaching practices through collaboration, feedback, and staying updated on educational policy changes. classrooms.

Qualifications:

• Degree in English education or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of current English curriculum standards and best practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Passion for English education and a commitment to inspiring students in the field.
• Alignment with the mission and values of Manor School. We are a a comprehensive school who believe in Success for All based on our REACH values of Resilience, Empathy, Ambition, Curiosity and Humanity.

Benefits:

• Access to retail discounts, technology schemes.
• Access to Cycle to Work
• 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance on any personal and/or work-related matter.
• Free Mindfulness training with a qualified and experienced professional
• An open and collaborative working environment, not just within your academy but also across the Trust where innovation is encouraged.
• Discounted gym membership
• Commitment to reducing email traffic and confine email replies to office hours - while recognising our employee’s preferences for when they work
• Commitment to continuously review workload issues and explore options for simpler, less onerous methods and processes.

Nene Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, students, and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence process.

Any offer of employment will be subject to DBS and Right to Work checks.

We look forward to your response.

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

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.

About Manor School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 967 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Manor School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-school-wellingborough

Our mission is ‘Success for All’ - within our school and Trust communities, fulfilled through our determination for raising aspirations and developing character within a positive environment. We are passionate about inspiring our students to be confident, ambitious, and successful individuals. We teach and promote our school values of Resilience, Empathy, Aspiration, Curiosity and Humanity. From these, students are able display the virtues of kindness, gratitude, self-discipline, and personal responsibility. We have the highest expectations of our students and unashamedly uphold a warm professional culture. Within our community, students and staff are known, valued, developed, and supported to be successful and happy. This ensures our students are polite, kind to each other and work hard.

We are blessed to spend our days with wonderful children. But don’t just take our word for it…come and see for yourself! We encourage you to visit Manor School.

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