Teacher of English

Manor School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6PA

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Sept 2025

• Closing date

  23 April 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 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 an inspirational Teacher of English, with deep subject knowledge.

The English Department at Manor School is a dynamic and dedicated team committed to inspiring curiosity and a love for English in every student.

Our department prides itself on providing high-quality and challenging education, that balances academic challenge with the support needed for students to succeed. We are currently undertaking a curriculum review to ensure our lessons remain innovative, challenging, and support our students to make progress and develop a love of English. Our aim is to offer a curriculum that stretches the brightest minds while nurturing those who require additional support, critical thinking, and enthusiasm for English.

Our passionate teaching team create an environment where students are encouraged to question, explore, and thrive.

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.

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.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Manor School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1007 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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