Teacher of English

* Teacher of English

NEWFast Apply# Teacher of English Employer Location :
Lancashire, Lancashire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
M1 - UPS3 - £32,916 - £51,048

Posted:
6th March 2026

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Expires:
20th March 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Job :
1537621

Start Date:

1st September 2026
* Contract Type  :

Permanent
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We are seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated
** Teacher of English
** to join our successful and supportive English department at our secondary school.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic teacher who can inspire students and foster a love of English language and literature. You will deliver high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Plan and deliver engaging and challenging English lessons
* Assess, monitor, and support student progress
* Contribute to curriculum development within the English department
* Maintain high expectations for student behaviour and achievement
* Participate in the wider life of the school

Our ethos is ‘Aspiring and Achieving Together’. Whilst we are committed to ensuring that every student makes excellent progress, this concept stretches well beyond academic performance. We firmly believe that every aspect of school should equip learners to be successful in all areas of their lives, both now and for their future. Indeed, every single decision or action taken improves the life chances of all our learners.

This is underpinned by ensuring The Westleigh school is a safe, nurturing and happy environment: put simply, The Westleigh School is a great place to learn and a great place to work.

Uniting with The Shaw Education Trust brings with it new opportunities and a wealth of resources to supplement our mission to improve outcomes for all our students. Colleagues will have access to a large range of well-established training opportunities, such as a fully funded L5 Instructional Coaching qualification or Accelerated Leadership training, for those aspiring to Middle Leadership. Outstanding teachers will also achieve Trust Professional Advocate designation, which provides exciting opportunities to support colleagues within both The Westleigh School and across other SET schools to share best practice.

With this brings the opportunity to engage in the cross-trust peer review and Trust CPD programme.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.
** Join Shaw Education Trust – Support, Teach, Lead... Make the Remarkable Happen.
** At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you’ll be part of something extraordinary.

We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person—whatever their background, ability, or starting point.

Our
** people are our greatest asset,
** and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and professional community fuel success. Every academy in our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital part in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serve—our “precious cargo.” We are proud to **"exactly like nothing else”
** and bridge the gap between education and the wider world, preparing every student for further education, employment, or training in inclusive environments where
** integrity, equality, and opportunity thrive.
**…