Teacher of English

Job Title: Teacher of English
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 27th April 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: September 2026

Teacher of English
(Main or Upper Pay Spine)

Required from 1st September 2026

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and highly ambitious practitioner to the post of Teacher of English.

Stockport School is a very popular, high-achieving, over-subscribed school, and this is a wonderful opportunity for a talented teacher who is looking to take the next step in developing their career.

The post would suit an inspirational and innovative teacher, ideally with a proven track record or strong future potential to deliver high quality outcomes for all at GCSE.

Stockport School is a very popular over-subscribed school with year-on-year improving results and the English Department is a creative and successful team, who are often at the forefront of developments in education.

This role will provide the post holder with the opportunity to join a large, vibrant, well established and very successful English department and to gain excellent professional development and future opportunity as they progress in their career.

We are seeking a well-qualified colleague who has:

A dynamic, innovative and creative approach with excellent interpersonal skills
The learner at the centre of their vision
Excellent classroom practice
Dedication to the value and importance of English as a subject, providing opportunity for all
The ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower young people to achieve excellence
An absolute commitment to achieving the very highest of standards
An ambitious and dedicated professional approach with strong leadership attributes

Applicants are required to be well-organised, inspirational teachers, who are passionate about their subject and who also aspire for future career and leadership opportunities within the school. You will be able to work independently and in liaison with other colleagues to create a high level of challenge for a range of learners in every lesson and support the on-going development of this high-achieving department.

Please see the accompanying pack for further details of the role and of how to apply. Please also visit our website www.stockportschool.net or contact the Headteacher's P.A., Mrs J. Richards, at j.richards@stockport.stockport.sch.uk regarding any enquiries.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 27th April 2026, although the school reserves the right to close the deadline sooner dependent upon applications.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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