Teacher of English (Suitable for ECTs)

Edgar Wood Academy, Heywood, OL10 2QN

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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 (Actual) MPS/UPS

Teacher of English (Suitable for ECTs) job summary

MPS/UPS
Suitable for ECTs
Full Time
Start Date: September 2026

Inspire a Love of English at Edgar Wood Academy

Edgar Wood Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and ambitious Teacher of English to join our growing and successful team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who is committed to ensuring that every student achieves their full potential. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner, you will have the opportunity to teach across the age and ability range, inspiring students through engaging and high-quality lessons.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for English Language and Literature.
• Is committed to delivering exceptional teaching and learning.
• Has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and attendance.
• Can inspire students to develop a love of reading, writing and communication.
• Is committed to supporting students of all abilities to achieve their best.
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative and ambitious team.
• Shares our values of Resilience, Empathy and Responsibility.

At Edgar Wood Academy, we are committed to providing an exceptional education within a culture of high expectations and strong support. We believe that every child can succeed and we are dedicated to developing confident, articulate and aspirational young people who are prepared for the next stage of their education and beyond.

What we can offer:

Following our June 2026 Ofsted inspection, Edgar Wood Academy was recognised as meeting the expected standard across all areas. Inspectors noted that pupils are delighted by recent improvements, many describe their teachers as the best thing about the school, and staff are overwhelmingly positive about working here. The school was recognised as being "on a journey from strength to strength".

• A supportive and welcoming team.
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A comprehensive induction programme and mentoring support for ECTs.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of a growing and ambitious school.
• Access to Trust-wide collaboration and professional networks.

If you are an outstanding teacher or have the potential to become one, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Safeguarding Statement

Edgar Wood Academy and Altus Education Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical clearance, and all other pre-employment checks.

Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026

Edgar Wood Academy is an equal opportunities employer.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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 Edgar Wood Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 637 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Edgar Wood Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/edgar-wood-academy

Thank you for your interest in Edgar Wood Academy. We are incredibly excited to have been chosen by the Department for Education to open a new school to serve the local community in Middleton and Heywood. Helping our students realise their potential lies at the heart of everything we do. Through a culture of mutual respect, strong behaviour and high standards, we aim to inspire and engage all pupils, regardless of prior attainment or social background.

By joining our school, you will be part of an exciting journey, building the school from its foundations and helping to create the ethos, values and culture of our school. We believe in strong discipline, which allows our teachers to teach and our students to learn. As a result, we will improve student achievement through high-quality teaching in a safe and caring environment. We value each individual child in our school and recognise that each has different talents and gifts, which we will nurture over the course of their school journey. We will help each student to develop, both personally and academically, so that they have the knowledge and skills to progress to an aspirational career, a fulfilling life and make a positive contribution to their local community.

The school has recently moved into a modern, state-of-the-art building, with stunning views of the local countryside, but within easy access of several motorway links. We can offer the opportunity to shape and develop a curriculum which will capture students’ interests, provoke serious thinking and develop their intellectual curiosity. The curriculum will be culturally relevant to our students and will serve to develop social attitudes and behaviours, celebrate British values and ensure that students have an inclusive approach to their local and global communities. Edgar Wood Academy have an extensive enrichment programme which will ensure that all pupils are engaged in a curriculum suffused with memorable experiences and rich opportunities for learning.

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