Lead English Practitioner: Transform Literacy & Exam Success

Marchant Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Lead Practitioner of English for a Blackburn, Lancashire school. The post involves teaching KS3–KS5 English and leading whole-school literacy initiatives, including essay modeling and moderation across GCSE and A-Level coursework.

The role combines class delivery with strategic leadership, mentoring English specialists, and overseeing moderation and revision planning. Start date January; full-time, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with honours degree in English Literature, Language, or Creative Writing.
• Proven track record of GCSE and A-Level English results.
• Experience coaching colleagues and leading English delivery across key stages.

Responsibilities

• Teach English Language and Literature across KS3–KS5 with high rigor.
• Lead whole-school literacy, writing and essay-modeling initiatives.

Skills

Lead Practitioner English

QTS

Literature analysis

Mentoring

Data analysis

Education

QTS with honours in English/Literature/Creative Writing

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Lead Practitioner of English for a Blackburn, Lancashire school. The post involves teaching KS3–KS5 English and leading whole-school literacy initiatives, including essay modeling and moderation across GCSE and A-Level coursework.

The role combines class delivery with strategic leadership, mentoring English specialists, and overseeing moderation and revision planning. Start date January; full-time, permanent contract.