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Teacher of English

Flixton Girls School, Manchester, M41 5DR

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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: M1 - UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teacher of English to join our high-performing and well-established department. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an excellent team that is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes and fostering a love of English in all students. You will play a key role in inspiring students through a rich and engaging curriculum, supported by a collaborative and forward-thinking department.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a track record of strong student outcomes in English
• Have a secure subject knowledge across English Language and Literature
• Be committed to delivering high-quality, engaging, and inclusive lessons
• Be keen to contribute to a high-performing team and share best practice
• Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-informed teaching and continuous professional development
• Have experience of using assessment effectively to inform teaching and improve progress
• Be highly organised, with strong planning and time-management skills
• Show a commitment to supporting all learners, including disadvantaged students and those with SEND
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with colleagues
• Share the school’s vision and values, with a commitment to achieving the very best for every student

What the school offers its staff

Every member of staff has access to a health and wellbeing day.

All staff have access to a well planned professional development programme throughout the year.

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.

TEACHER OF ENGLISH JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPEC .docx - 1.85 MB (opens in new tab)

About Flixton Girls School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 964 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Flixton Girls School website
• Email address: flixtongirls@vantageacademies.co.uk
• Phone number: 0161 9600 160
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/flixton-girls-school

At FGS we are specialists in girls’ education providing a nurturing, supportive and challenging environment where girls excel. We welcome girls of all abilities, interests and aptitudes.

Arranging a visit to Flixton Girls School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email flixtongirls@vantageacademies.co.uk.

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