Key Stage 4 Lead in English

SMITHILLS SCHOOL; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Smithills School invites applications for a Key Stage 4 Lead in English. You will join our well-resourced English department, bringing experience to drive high standards of teaching, learning and achievement. This is a full-time, 1-year fixed-term post offering a Teachers Pay Scale plus a £3,650 TLR 2C.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational practitioner with strong subject knowledge, capable of leading a team and motivating pupils to excel. Interviews will follow closing date.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in English and KS4
• Ability to motivate and inspire pupils
• Collaborative team player with a reflective practice
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare
• Willingness to contribute to school improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality English teaching to KS4 students
• Contribute to the English department's teaching, learning and assessment standards
• Support and mentor colleagues to develop pedagogy and student outcomes
• Engage in professional development and school-wide improvement initiatives

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Team leadership

Motivated and inspirational

Lifelong learning

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Title: Key Stage 4 Lead in English

SCHOOL: Smithills School

WORKING PATTERN: Full Time

CONTRACT TYPE: 1 Year Fixed Term

SALARY: Teachers Pay Scale plus TLR 2C - £3,650

CLOSING DATE: 9.00am on Friday 2nd October 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: TBC

THE ROLE:

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational teacher to join our excellent, supportive and well-resourced English department. This post is suitable for an experienced teacher wishing to join a team who ensure a high standard of teaching, learning and achievement.

ABOUT YOU:

You will be a reflective classroom practitioner with the ability to work effectively within a team environment and able to enthuse, inspire and motivate pupils.

The successful candidate will be:

• an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge.
• highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
• a well-qualified, industrious and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and who can support pupils to develop the skills and attitudes they need in their future lives.
• a teacher who possesses the talent, interpersonal skills and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
• mentally tough and someone who embraces challenges.

ABOUT US:

Our school is a community and we are proud of that. We are a friendly and professional team who are united in our vision of 'Success for All'.

Smithills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational teacher to join our excellent, supportive and well-resourced English department. This post is suitable for an experienced teacher wishing to join a team who ensure a high standard of teaching, learning and achievement., You will be a reflective classroom practitioner with the ability to work effectively within a team environment and able to enthuse, inspire and motivate pupils.

The successful candidate will be:

• an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge.
• highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
• a well-qualified, industrious and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and who can support pupils to develop the skills and attitudes they need in their future lives.
• a teacher who possesses the talent, interpersonal skills and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
• mentally tough and someone who embraces challenges.