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: 27/02/2026

Location:

Manchester

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

Package:
Competitive Benefits plus Teachers Pension

Contractual hours: 17.5 Basis Part time

We are seeking an experienced, qualified English teacher (Alternative Provision) who is passionate, driven and enthusiastic to support and ensure their students receive the best possible education experience. You will have the ability to deliver lessons that accommodate a diverse range of learning styles and abilities and will work with teams of support professionals to ensure every student is supported to achieve their academic milestones.

Strong communication skills are a must, and your ability to relate your knowledge with passion and fun will be key to our students’ success.

Our Openshaw campus is a vibrant, modern hub of learning, equipped with outstanding, industry‑standard facilities designed to inspire both staff and students. Located just outside Manchester city centre, the campus offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, with specialist spaces for construction, engineering, health and digital.

The Manchester College is the largest further education college in the United Kingdom and offers the largest provisions for 16‑19 yrs olds, adults and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consists of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus and LTE Group Operations. We support more than 25 % of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are rated “Good” by Ofsted.

The Manchester Colleges offer 18 centres of excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students.

We have partnerships with over 1,000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future. Proudly, The Manchester College is also one of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

• 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 Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

We welcome applications from aspiring teachers who are passionate about sharing their industry skills. At The Manchester College, you will be supported by our Teaching Academy to work towards qualified teacher status for post‑16 compulsory education, through a Cert Ed/PGCE. This includes 3‑4 hours delivery per week and engagement with a mentor to support your progress in the profession while you work.

The starting salary for an unqualified teacher is between £30,750‑£32,931*. It’s a great way to kick‑start a rewarding career with full training and support. Once you’ve successfully qualified and demonstrated your teaching competence, you’ll progress to the qualified teacher salary banding.

* Consideration will be given to relevant industry experience and skills with the flexibility to offer increased starting salaries in some circumstances*.

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

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

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate of education or PGCE.
• Current and valid industry specialism.
• 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.
• Significant experience of delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
• Proven track record of high‑quality…