English teacher

Posted 26 April by Tradewind Recruitment

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Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a qualified teacher of English looking for a new long term contract?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a proficient teacher of English to join a secondary academy on the Oldham Manchester border.

This is a temporary role to cover a maternity leave from June 2024 to December 2024.

The Job

Teacher of English Language and Literature to GCSE

Calm confident behaviour management skills where students can share beliefs in a safe supportive environment.

A flexible teacher able to adapt lessons to a broad range of abilities, beliefs and cultures.

An enthusiastic English specialist who encourages an enjoyment in reading for pleasure.

The academy are interested in hearing from early career teachers, experienced QTS teachers or FE lecturers with experience of teaching AQA GCSE English to students aged 11 to 16.

The School

11-16 academy in south Oldham.

Improving school, working towards regaining their former good Ofsted result

Part of a successful national academy trust with five secondary schools across greater Manchester.

Excellent senior leadership team keen to attract and support talented teachers.

State of the art facilities for teaching and learning.

To join us and be successful in this English Teacher role, you will need to:

  • Hold QTS Status or QTLS
  • This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
  • Provide a CV with a full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
  • Have the legal right to work full time in the UK

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

More training and development than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency - over 2,500 courses through our partnership with National College.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this English Teacher position, or to hear more about other roles for this and next academic year call the Manchester office on , or email

Required skills

  • English teacher
  • teacher of English
  • PGCE Secondary English
  • Teacher of GCSE English

Application questions

Do you have QTS / QTLS/ ECT status Qualified teacher status ?
Do you have full right to work in the UK ? the school cannot offer sponsorship.?
Do you have experience in the last 3 years of teaching English to GCSE?
Are Tradewind able to obtain detailed references to account for your English teaching experience?

Reference: 52544765

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