Teacher of English KS3 and KS4

Job Title: Teacher of English KS3 and KS4 - with the ability to teach Drama at KS3.

Location: Altrincham

Salary: MPS – UPS

Start Date: Summer Term 2025 or ASAP

Contract Type: Full Time

Contract Term: Permanent

North Cestrian is a Free School and part of the Hamblin Education Trust along with Altrincham Grammar School for Boys. The school is a mainstream, non-selective, co-educational 11-16 academy, serving the community in and around Altrincham.

We are a high performing, over-subscribed school with 780 pupils on roll, growing to approximately 790 pupils over the next few years. Our English department is a well-established and supportive faculty with an ambition to deliver inspiring and effective English teaching which encourages sophistication and creativity.

We can offer:

•       A disciplined environment based on clear rules and procedures.

•       A knowledge-based curriculum with a focus on drill and practice to ensure key points are mastered.

•       A can-do culture, not allowing circumstances to prevent progress.

•       Character education as a key part of our ethos, curriculum, and additional opportunities

•       Expectation of a full buy-in from parents.

You will be:

•       Passionate about English with an ability to share this with young people

•       An enthusiastic teacher who is committed to working in the pursuit of success for our students

•       Highly motivated and an excellent classroom practitioner

•       Suitable for NQT’s

·        Experience of teaching Media Studies would be desirable but this is not essential.

All teachers at North Cestrian School are expected to be aware of and subscribe to the School’s ethos and intent to maintain high personal and professional standards in all their dealings with pupils and parents.

How to apply:

Completed application forms should be submitted by 12pm on 21st November 24.

Applications will be reviewed as received, so we may be in contact before the closing date.

****Please contact s.brett@northcestrian.co.uk if you can start in January 25 ****

Interviews and observations will be held w/c 25th November 24.

The appointment will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure checks through the DBS Service. At interview applicants will be expected to provide evidence confirming date of birth and academic qualifications. Social media checks are also performed on shortlisted candidates.

Headmaster: Mr L Bergin

North Cestrian School, Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AJ www.northcestrian.co.uk