English Teacher - Darwen - ref. d53016115
Teacher of English
Location: Darwen, LancashireContract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS
Start Date: September 2025 or earlier by negotiation
A secondary school in Darwen is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of English to join their established English department. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for literature and language to inspire and challenge students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
The Role:The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality English lessons, ensuring that students of all abilities are engaged, motivated, and making strong progress. The department prides itself on fostering a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking, and the new post-holder will be expected to contribute to its ongoing success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach English Language and Literature to a high standard across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons
- Monitor, assess, and report on the progress of students
- Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development
- Support students with varying needs to ensure inclusive access to the curriculum
- Play an active role in the wider life of the school and contribute to extracurricular activities where appropriate
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Demonstrate a strong subject knowledge of English Language and Literature
- Be able to motivate and inspire students through creative and well-structured lessons
- Have a commitment to raising achievement and supporting student wellbeing
- Be an effective communicator with strong organisational skills
- Show a commitment to professional development and reflective practice
What the School Offers:
- A welcoming and supportive teaching environment
- Opportunities for continued professional growth and development
- A forward-thinking and inclusive approach to education
- A culture of collaboration and high expectations
To apply, please submit a copy of your CV via the online application portal. A member of the PWR team at Teaching Personnel will be in touch to discuss the role in further detail. If you know someone who may be interested in this opportunity, please feel free to share the details with them.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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