Temporary Teacher of English

Parrenthorn High School, Manchester, M25 2BW

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  27 March 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: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1 to UP3 Mainscale
• Additional allowances:

  M1 to UP3 Mainscale

Temporary Teacher of English job summary

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational teacher of English.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative faculty and continue to drive up standards.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of success and the ability to achieve the best outcomes for all students. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a passion for self-reflection, coaching, developing strong schemes of learning and a determination to improve the life chances of all students.

We are committed to fully supporting professional development and helping our colleagues achieve their career potential.

Parrenthorn High School is a popular 11-16 co-educational secondary school which prides itself on providing an outstanding education for children of all abilities. The school is located in a pleasant semi-rural area with easy access to the M60, M62 and M66 motorways, Bury and Manchester.

Employees of Parrenthorn High School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Application forms and further details are downloadable from this page and returnable to the Headteacher via email to: parrenthorn@bury.gov.uk, at the school by 9.00 a.m. on Monday 20th April. Interviews will take place on Thursday 23rd April.

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

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 Parrenthorn High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 1050 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parrenthorn High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parrenthorn-high-school-manchester

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