🚀 Teacher of English

Overview

Sharples School; Gold Winner Pearson Teaching Awards ‘Secondary School of the Year ’. 2024 Progress 8 score +0.86; 2025 English/maths GCSE Grade 5+ 62%, 4+ 82%. Teacher of English, T1-T9 - (£32,916 - £51,048). Permanent post - required for January 2026. The school is an over-subscribed mixed comprehensive with over 1,200 pupils, located in the North of Bolton. The school emphasises stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning and has shown significant improvement in all areas (January 2025 Ofsted).

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher of English to work in a forward-thinking and successful school. The post would be suitable for an Early Career Teacher or an experienced teacher. Sharples School provides a very successful and supportive induction programme for ECTs. For experienced teachers, there are many opportunities to develop and lead on aspects of teaching and learning. There are opportunities for working with classes across the ability spectrum at Key Stage 3 and 4 and to work in a pastoral role as a form tutor.

Responsibilities

• Plan teaching to achieve outstanding progress in students’ learning.
• Set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through focused teaching and the development of positive and productive relationships.
• Use a variety of teaching methods and resources to sustain momentum and keep all pupils engaged.
• Use assessment information to inform planning and maximise progress.
• Mark and monitor students\' work, providing constructive feedback and setting appropriate targets to maximise progress.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• A high level of subject expertise and an in-depth understanding of curriculum pedagogy and assessment issues related to achieving outstanding results at Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Excellent teaching and a track record of improving student outcomes.

Other information

• As a valued member of the Sharples family, you will have access to benefits including the Teachers Pension scheme, on-site staff car parking, access to the Vivup employee assistance programme and other wellbeing incentives and CPD opportunities.
• To apply, download the school application form, complete it in full, and submit with a letter of application outlining how you meet the requirements. The letter should be no more than two sides of A4, point 10, and sent by e-mail to no later than 9.00 am on Monday 29 September 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 9 October 2025. CVs are not accepted. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; pre-employment checks will be undertaken. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. An online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.
• The school operates a no-smoking policy and is a no-smoking site.

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