English Teacher

Oldham

£160 - £230 per day (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

Start date: September 2026

The School and the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate English Teacher to join a well-regarded secondary school in Chadderton on a full-time basis from September 2026 until December 2026, with the potential for the role to continue into 2027.

You will be teaching English Language and English Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4 (Years 7–11), delivering engaging and inspiring lessons that help students develop confidence in reading, writing and communication. The school has a supportive leadership team, well-behaved students, and a strong commitment to raising achievement and staff development.

The English department is collaborative and well-resourced, with opportunities to contribute to enrichment activities and wider school life. You will be joining a welcoming team that values creativity, high expectations and excellent teaching.

Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below)

To be considered for this Teacher of English role, you must:

• Hold QTS or a PGCE (UK-recognised teaching qualification)
• Have recent experience teaching English Language and/or English Literature at KS3 and KS4
• Have experience preparing students for GCSE examinations
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and the ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be able to provide suitable references, a valid Enhanced DBS (or be willing to apply), and Right to Work in the UK

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are an English teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities in Manchester call us on 0161 273 7111.

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