Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Location: Kingsway Park High School, Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA

Salary: Teacher Pay Spine MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: April 2026

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of English who is seeking a new challenge and is eager to join an innovative and forward-thinking department. The ideal candidate must have a real passion for their subject and be equipped with the skills to maximise outcomes for students at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

This is an exciting time to contribute to the English curriculum and to align the subject’s curriculum intent with the school’s new mission statement ‘We Cooperate, We Pioneer, We Belong.’

The Role

You will:

• Teach English across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and well-structured lessons
• Inspire a love of reading, writing and language
• Use assessment effectively to secure strong progress and outcomes
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovative practice within the department
• Play an active role in the wider life of the school, including enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities
• Work collaboratively within a supportive and well-resourced team

What We’re Looking For

• Holds QTS (or equivalent) and a degree in English or a related subject
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all learners
• Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for English
• Uses creative and inclusive teaching strategies to engage students of all abilities
• Is reflective, ambitious and committed to continual professional development
• Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to department and whole-school improvement
• Shares our values of Trust, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Kindness and Effective Communication

Applications are welcome from both early career and experienced teachers.

What We Offer

At Kingsway Park and the Altus Education Partnership, we are deeply committed to developing our staff and supporting long-term careers.

We offer:

• A supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking English department
• High-quality induction and ongoing professional development
• Access to nationally recognised leadership qualifications and trust-wide career progression
• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school and trust-wide projects
• Modern facilities and a well-resourced learning environment
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employee Benefits Programme including:
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and wellbeing support)

How to apply

Please apply via My New Term through our website: Our Vacancies - Altus Education Partnershi

Closing date: Friday 20^th February 2026 (Midday)
Interviews: W/C 23^rd February 2026

Altus EDUCATION Partnership 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.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.