Lead Practitioner for English

Ladybridge High School; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous non-contact time

Flexible working afternoons

Job summary

Ladybridge High School in Bolton is looking for two Lead Practitioners of English to enhance literacy and oracy across the school community. The successful candidates will manage literacy projects and improve communication quality within the school.

This role promises a supportive and professional environment, emphasizing a work-life balance with generous non-contact time. Commitment to safeguarding practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching English and literacy.
• Ability to lead community literacy projects.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead literacy and oracy community projects with local primary schools.
• Lead the development of oracy across the school.
• Improve the quality of written communications across the school.
• Support with departmental leadership and management.
• Serve as a model for teaching best practices in English.

Job description

Ladybridge High School is a happy and successful school with a clear mission and agreed beliefs that are shared across the school community. We are focused on achieving strong academic outcomes through a rounded education that prepares our learners for life. We are committed to our ‘Trivium’ approach to education, which is summarised on a website here .

The school is seeking to appoint two Lead Practitioners of English. The responsibilities below will be distributed between the successful candidates depending on expertise and experience. Together, the postholders will drive excellence in literacy, oracy and written communication across the school and across the wider community.

• Lead literacy and oracy community projects with local primary schools
• Lead the development of oracy (exploratory talk and presentational talk) across the school
• Improve the quality of written communications across the school
• Support with departmental leadership and management
• Be an example of next and best practice in the teaching of English and literacy across school

The wonderfully diverse population of learners, the emphasis on professional learning for staff and the friendly atmosphere make Ladybridge an interesting and enjoyable place to work. We aspire to be an ‘evidence-informed’ school where teachers are encouraged to read, research, collaborate and take calculated risks in the classroom.

All teaching staff at Ladybridge have a generous allocation of non-contact time: typically, 20%, which is double the legal minimum requirement. Teaching staff also have flexible working afternoons once per fortnight. This ensures that our staff have the time to carry out their role to the highest possible standard, whilst having a genuine work-life balance.

Ladybridge High School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Key Information

Job Type: Required for 1st September 2026