Lead English Teacher - Darwen - ref. c15126515
Lead English Teacher
Location: Blackburn with DarwenPosition: Lead English Teacher
Contract: Temp to Perm
Pay: Dependent on skills and experience
Are you a passionate English teacher with a talent for strong behaviour management and a desire to make a real difference in an Alternative Provision setting? We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Lead English Teacher to join our secondary alternative provision school in the Blackburn with Darwen area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the English department, delivering high-quality lessons to students who may face barriers to learning.
- Plan, deliver, and assess engaging English lessons that cater to the needs of all students.
- Implement effective behaviour management strategies, creating a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with staff to support students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
What We Offer:
- A temp-to-perm contract, providing a path to a permanent role for the right candidate.
- The chance to work in a supportive, close-knit team in an alternative provision setting.
- Competitive pay, based on your skills and experience.
What We're Looking For:
- Qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent, with experience in teaching English at the secondary level.
- Proven expertise in strong behaviour management, particularly in challenging environments.
- A commitment to helping students overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential.
- Adaptability, resilience, and a student-centred approach to teaching.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.