English Teacher – New Bridge College
The Trustees are looking to recruit an energetic and highly motivated English Teacher at New Bridge College, part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust. This is a fixed‑term contract from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.
Salary: Teacher’s Pay Range (subject to experience and qualifications) + SEN allowance of £2,787 per annum.
Hours: 32.5 per week.
Location: Initially based at New Bridge College, Pennine House, Union St, Oldham OL1 1JZ; staff may work at any site within the New Bridge Group.
Closing date: Thursday 30 July 2026 (9:00 am).
The role includes teaching English to learners from Entry Level to Functional Skills Level 2 across the pathways at the College. The post offers opportunities for professional development and progression, especially for newly qualified teachers and those with experience supporting students with SEND needs.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience of working with children and young people to overcome barriers to their personal, social or learning development.
- A genuine appreciation of the potential barriers to a student’s learning, and sensitivity towards their circumstances and life experiences.
- High expectations of young people, and a commitment to raising standards of attainment to ensure that they can achieve their full educational potential.
- Experience of developing options and alternatives that will support young people to engage in the learning process.
- Experience of planning and delivering English accreditations/qualifications including to lower level students.
- A willingness to teach at Post‑16/Key Stage 5 and above.
- Experience of current assessment practice and the use of data and student progress tracking to ensure that all students achieve.
- Experience of managing challenging behaviour.
- The emotional and physical resilience necessary when working with disaffected and challenging young people with a range of complex needs.
- The ability to build positive relationships with students, ensuring consistency and continuity on a daily basis.
- A commitment to working effectively with all members of the College team.
Although based initially at New Bridge College, all staff are employed by the MAT and may work at any site within the New Bridge Group.
New Bridge MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references will be sought prior to interview. For all shortlisted candidates, an online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
For further information: Scott Mckeown, Head of College, scott.mckeown@newbridgegroup.org.
Completed application forms: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org.
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At New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our Outreach Workers play a vital role in transforming the lives of young people with SEMH needs, and we offer extensive professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career. Located in the heart of Oldham, our Springboard Project not only provides a meaningful and rewarding experience but also allows you to make a significant impact in the community.
Contact Details:
New Bridge Multi Academy Trust Oldham Recruitment Team
