Teacher of English (Part-time)
Stockport School, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6BW20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
19 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
29 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Part time: Initially on a part-time 0.6 - 0.8 FTE basis.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main or Upper Pay Spine
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and highly ambitious practitioner to the post of Teacher of English. Ideally, we are looking for a colleague to join us initially on a part-time 0.6 – 0.8FTE basis.
The post would suit an inspirational and innovative teacher, ideally with a proven track record or strong future potential to deliver high quality outcomes for all at GCSE.
This role will provide the post holder with the opportunity to join a large, vibrant, well established and very successful English department and to gain excellent professional development and future opportunity as they progress in their career.
We are seeking a well-qualified colleague who has:
- A dynamic, innovative and creative approach with excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent classroom practice with the learner at the centre of their vision
- Dedication to the value and importance of English as a subject, providing opportunity for all
- The ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower young people to achieve excellence
- An absolute commitment to achieving the very highest of standards
- An ambitious and dedicated professional approach with strong leadership attributes
Applicants are required to be well-organised, inspirational teachers, who are passionate about their subject and who also aspire for future career and leadership opportunities within the school. You will be able to work independently and in liaison with other colleagues to create a high level of challenge for a range of learners in every lesson and support the on-going development of this high-achieving department.
The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 19th October 2026, although the school reserves the right to close the deadline sooner dependent upon applications.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
What the school offers its staff
Stockport School is a very popular, high-achieving, over-subscribed school, and this is a wonderful opportunity for a talented teacher who is looking to take the next step in developing their career.
Stockport School is a very popular over-subscribed school with year-on-year improving results and the English Department is a creative and successful team, who are often at the forefront of developments in education.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Stockport School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1341 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Stockport School website
- Email address
- j.richards@stockport.stockport.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01614833622
The school is a very popular over-subscribed school with year-on-year improving results.
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