Teacher of English

Philips High School, Manchester, M45 7PH

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  19 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2025

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: Hours: 1265 hours per annum as per Teachers Pay and Conditions.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Salary: Main Pay Scale 1 – Upper Pay Scale 3 (£31,650 – £49,084)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring Teacher of English who is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and support to our pupils.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and dedicated classroom practitioner, committed to raising achievement and fostering a love of English. You will bring enthusiasm, strong subject knowledge, and a commitment to delivering an engaging and rigorous English curriculum that secures the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

If you are a strong team player who can think creatively and continually reflect on how to improve outcomes for young people, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer you clear career pathways, excellent opportunities for professional development both in the school and the wider Trust and commitment to promoting your wellbeing at work. We fully recognise that our staff are our greatest asset, and we work hard to support them.

We are delighted to be part of a family of schools within the Oak Learning Partnership. Oak Learning Partnership is passionate about inclusion and improving the life chances of all children within the Trust. As a school in the Trust, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming school with a strong emphasis on pastoral care, alongside a rigorous academic education tailored to the needs of the individual.

If you would like to know more, we would be delighted to welcome you to our school. Visits prior to application are both welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on 0161 351 2200 or by e-mailing info@philipshigh.co.uk to arrange an appointment.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please visit our school

website for further information www.philipshigh.co.uk

We ask that you do not send CV’s, please complete and send your application form and a personal statement to hr@oaklp.co.uk

What the school offers its staff

By joining our team, you will become part of a supportive team of professionals dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of our students and their families.

We offer health and wellbeing benefits and CPD opportunities.

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 download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@oaklp.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of English - Vacancy Pack.pdf - 1.89 MB (opens in new tab)

About Philips High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: Up to 880 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Philips High School website
• Email address: info@philipshigh.co.uk
• Phone number: 0161 351 2200
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/philips-high-school-manchester

Arranging a visit to Philips High School

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

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