Teacher of Citizenship

Payscale Qualified Teacher Main/Upper Scale

£34,069 to £52,835 per year according to salary assessment

Full time permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional classroom practitioner to join our Citizenship team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher with a passion for Citizenship and a commitment to inspiring young people to become informed, responsible, and active members of society. You will deliver engaging and high-quality lessons that encourage students to think critically, explore contemporary issues, and develop a strong understanding of their rights, responsibilities, and role within the wider community. The role involves teaching, planning, and assessing students' progress, while fostering high standards of achievement and contributing positively to a supportive and collaborative school environment.

Working for The Radclyffe School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

There are 10 schools in our trust, both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• Teachers: TPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Convenient location for motorway (Junction 1 A627M and junction 21 of M60), and bus and train networks

The Radclyffe 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 Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 20^th October 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Thursday, 22^nd or Friday 23^rd October 2026

Start Date: January 2027

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.