Job Description

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a qualified teacher of English looking for a new supply role for September 2025?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a talented English teacher to join a secondary academy in Oldham from September 2025.

This is a full-time temporary supply teaching role initially for eight weeks to cover an English teacher on a phased return.

The Role

Teacher of English

Five days a week

Delivery of outstanding lessons in key stage 3 and GCSE English

Calm confident behaviour management skills with a focus on Assessment for Learning

Innovative teacher able to adapt lessons to the changing needs of students

While the current timetable is key stage 3 and 4, experience of teaching A level English Literature and A level English Language.

The academy are interested in hearing from Early Career Teachers and QTS Teachers

The School

11-16 academy in east Oldham on the Kirklees Border

Joined a multi academy trust this academic year.

New building that opened in February 2022 with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and learning.

"Good teaching has led to high attainment over time…Teachers establish a culture of success and good relationships with students. As a result, students are confident, respond to their teachers and collaborate well with each other. They want to learn and achieve."

To join us and be successful in this English Teacher role, you will need to:

  • Hold QTS Status or QTLS or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
  • Provide a CV with a full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
  • Have the legal right to work in the UK with no restrictions

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this English teacher position, or to hear more about other roles from September 2025 call the Manchester office on 0161 674 0138, or email Manchester@twrecruitment.com