English Teacher; Alternative Provision

Job details

Job title:

English Teacher (Alternative Provision)

Job reference: REQ
011661

Date posted: 10/09/2025

Final date to receive applications: 15/07/2026

Location:

Manchester

Salary:
Pro‑Rata £16,465.50‑£23,669.50 (FTE £32,931‑£47,339) per annum

Package:
Competitive benefits plus Teachers Pension

Contract:

Part‑time, 17.5 hours per week (Monday all day, Wednesday morning only, Thursday all day)

Job category/type:
Teaching and Assessment

We are seeking an inspiring and resilient English Teacher to join our Alternative Provision team, supporting Key Stage 4 learners who have been excluded from mainstream education settings.

Location:

Openshaw campus (Manchester).

You will deliver engaging and creative AQA English Language lessons to Key Stage 4 learners, and work closely with pastoral staff and wider support teams to assist learners with social, emotional and behavioural needs.

Success in this role requires excellent communication, strong behaviour management, empathy, resilience and a genuine commitment to inclusive education.

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

• Certificate of education or PGCE.
• Experience of teaching English Language at Key Stage 4.
• Knowledge of the AQA English Language curriculum.
• Assessor qualifications (if required by Awarding Organisation).
• Minimum Level 3 occupational qualification.
• English and maths minimum level 2 Grace C or grade 4 and above.
• Experience working with young people with additional needs or challenging behaviours.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.
• The ability to motivate and inspire disengaged learners.

• Experience working within Alternative Provision, PRU, SEND, or similar settings.
• Experience supporting learners with SEMH needs.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed practice.

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre‑screening process.

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

• 45 days annual leave bookable plus 8 bank holidays (Pro‑Rata).
• 3 well‑being days per year (Pro‑Rata).
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Check to see if you are eligible to receive a Government Levelling Up payment once you have made your application.