MPS/UPS
Suitable for ECTs
Full Time
Start Date: September 2026

Inspire a Love of English at Edgar Wood Academy.

Edgar Wood Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and ambitious Teacher of English to join our growing and successful team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who is committed to ensuring that every student achieves their full potential. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner, you will have the opportunity to teach across the age and ability range, inspiring students through engaging and high-quality lessons.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a passion for English Language and Literature.
  • Is committed to delivering exceptional teaching and learning.
  • Has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and attendance.
  • Can inspire students to develop a love of reading, writing and communication.
  • Is committed to supporting students of all abilities to achieve their best.
  • Works effectively as part of a collaborative and ambitious team.
  • Shares our values of Resilience, Empathy and Responsibility.

At Edgar Wood Academy, we are committed to providing an exceptional education within a culture of high expectations and strong support. We believe that every child can succeed and we are dedicated to developing confident, articulate and aspirational young people who are prepared for the next stage of their education and beyond.

What we can offer:

Following our June 2026 Ofsted inspection, Edgar Wood Academy was recognised as meeting the expected standard across all areas. Inspectors noted that pupils are delighted by recent improvements, many describe their teachers as the best thing about the school, and staff are overwhelmingly positive about working here. The school was recognised as being "on a journey from strength to strength".

  • A supportive and welcoming team.
  • High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities.
  • A comprehensive induction programme and mentoring support for ECTs.
  • A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
  • The opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of a growing and ambitious school.
  • Access to Trust-wide collaboration and professional networks.

If you are an outstanding teacher or have the potential to become one, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Safeguarding Statement

Edgar Wood Academy and Altus Education Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical clearance, and all other pre-employment checks.

Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026

Edgar Wood Academy is an equal opportunities employer.

To apply for this position please follow this link - https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148596/EDV-2026-EWA-34799 and submit completed applications by 11:59 pm on Thursday 9th July 2026.

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.


Supporting Documents

Application pack

Location

Heywood Old Road , Heywood , Rochdale, OL10 2QN, United Kingdom

Job ID

12671