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Assistant Head of English

Teaching Vacancies (DfE)5,676 open roles

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Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
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About Us

The East Manchester Academy is a vibrant and innovative educational community in the heart of Beswick. We are a part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust. Together, we create lives of opportunity.

‘The East Manchester Academy is a beacon of hope and aspiration for pupils’ (Ofsted 2023)

‘The sense of community is tangible in this inclusive school.’ (Ofsted 2025)

This is an exciting opportunity to join The East Manchester Academy, a vibrant and ambitious school at the heart of a diverse community. Following our positive Ofsted inspection in March 2025—where we achieved ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for Personal Development and Leadership and Management—we are continuing to build on our rapid improvement journey.

We are a growing academy and we are now looking to add further capacity to our team as we enter the next stage of our development; to become an exceptional school that ensures the children of East Manchester flourish both academically and socially. We are a forward thinking and happy school, we embrace research and work collaboratively with colleagues within and beyond our trust to drive standards.

Please visit our website to learn more about us and contact: [email protected] if you would like to arrange a visit to the academy prior to application.

About the Role

As Assistant Head of English, you will play a key role in supporting the Head of Faculty to drive excellence in teaching, learning and student achievement across the English department. Working within a collaborative and ambitious team, you will help lead curriculum development, quality assurance and continuous improvement, ensuring that all students receive a high-quality and inclusive educational experience. You will use data effectively to monitor progress, identify underachievement and implement strategies that raise standards and outcomes for all learners.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about English and committed to developing both students and colleagues. You will contribute to faculty leadership, support professional development, mentor staff and trainees, and help shape a culture of high expectations, innovation and shared best practice. The role offers the chance to make a significant impact on whole-school improvement while helping students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed.

About You

We are looking for an inspirational and highly motivated teacher with Qualified Teacher Status and a strong track record of delivering consistently high-quality teaching. You will have excellent subject knowledge, a secure understanding of curriculum and assessment requirements, and a clear commitment to raising achievement for every student. Strong analytical skills, the ability to use data to inform teaching and learning, and a passion for educational excellence are essential.

You will be an enthusiastic and resilient leader who can motivate both students and colleagues. With excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, you will bring a positive, proactive and collaborative approach to faculty development. Above all, you will share our commitment to high standards, continuous improvement and student success, helping to create an environment where both staff and students can thrive.

Full details about the role and the qualifications, experience, and attributes required can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Why Join Us?

The successful candidate will join an academy that is relentless in its drive to ensure our students and staff alike achieve their very best and our proud of themselves. We are proud to serve our diverse and inclusive community and wish to appoint a practitioner who shares our commitment to young people in challenging circumstances who believes that excellent leadership can leverage high levels of performance and remains optimistic in the face of adversity.

We value our colleagues and also offer the following:

  • A minimum 20% PPA allowance for all staff
  • Joint PPA time for departments to plan collaboratively
  • Cycle2work scheme
  • Gym membership
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • A comprehensive CPD programme to support pedagogical and leadership development
  • A low stakes approach to QA to ensure teachers keep getting better
  • Strategic partnerships with external organisations to support staff development
  • A genuine commitment to wellbeing and effective workload management

A Trust for Every Child and Every Colleague

We believe that great futures are built by great people. Colleagues who work in our schools will experience the same focus on care and guidance, opportunity and challenge, so that they can deliver an exceptional education to our young people. They will become the very best practitioners through bespoke support and opportunities to learn professionally, to collaborate, to lead innovation and to advance their career with us.

We strive for excellence in everything we do. At GMET, every role, from teaching to support, is valued. You’ll be supported and empowered to grow within a trust where our core values guide our work with learners, colleagues, families, and the wider community.

We invest in our people. As part of GMET, you’ll benefit from a wide range of employee benefits designed to support your health and wellbeing, help you save money, and make your salary go further including:

  • A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture
  • High expectations for all learners and staff
  • A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
  • Opportunities to innovate and collaborate across the trust
  • A commitment to equity, diversity and accessibility
  • Tailored CPD and coaching
  • Trust-wide networks and learning communities
  • Leadership development pathways
  • Access to wellbeing resources and flexible working options

How to Apply

Register or log in to MyNewTermComplete the application form Include a personal statement tailored to the roleSubmit your application before the deadline

We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to:

  • Enhanced DBS checks
  • Reference and identity verification
  • Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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