English Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Royton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an English Teacher for a large Bolton secondary school, starting September 2026. The role covers Key Stage 3 and GCSE with a full timetable, planning, marking and ongoing assessment.

Both newly qualified and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply, with induction and support provided. Salary is aligned to the M1–UPS1 scale and the contract is full-time, long-term, based in Bolton with excellent transport links for candidates from Greater Manchester and

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Experience teaching English up to GCSE level.
• Commitment to high‑quality teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stage 3 and GCSE.
• Deliver a full teaching timetable, including planning, delivery, and marking.
• Differentiate learning to meet pupils at varying ability levels.
• Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress within the English department.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

Skills

QTS

English teaching

Differentiation

Education

QTS

GCSE English teaching

Job description

English Teacher – Full-Time | Bolton | September 2026 Start

Salary: M1 – UPS1 (in line with the teaching scale)
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Age Range: 11–16 (Key Stage 3 & GCSE)

We are working with a large, high-performing secondary school in Bolton seeking a committed English Teacher to join their department from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced teachers to become part of a supportive team focused on driving pupil progress.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Teach English across Key Stage 3 and GCSE
• Deliver a full teaching timetable, including planning, delivery, and marking
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of pupils at varying ability levels
• Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress, working collaboratively within the English department
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning across the school

School Information

The school is based in Bolton and benefits from excellent transport links:

• Easily accessible via the M61 and close to the M60, ideal for candidates commuting from Greater Manchester and surrounding areas
• Well connected by public transport from areas including Horwich, Farnworth, Westhoughton, and central Bolton

Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching English up to GCSE level
• A strong commitment to high-quality teaching and learning

Both ECTs and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply, with full induction and ongoing support available.

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