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Teaching Vacancies; Burnley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SJT in Burnley invites applications for an excellent English teacher to join a supportive department delivering AQA GCSE Language and Literature to KS4 alongside KS3. The post offers leadership opportunities within the English team and a chance to contribute to curriculum development and assessment across key stages.

We seek a motivated educator who can inspire students, maintain high standards, and work collaboratively with colleagues to raise achievement in a positive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4 (GCSE) with AQA.
• Ability to lead and contribute to English curriculum and assessment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the English leadership team to drive standards in curriculum, assessment and achievement.
• Support the Learning Leader and wider team in leadership of English.
• Take on specific areas of responsibility to develop curriculum learning and assessment.
• Ensure outstanding classroom practice and engage all students.
• Motivate students of all abilities to achieve their full potential.
• Contribute as part of a team and uphold school values.
• Show commitment, resilience and a good sense of humour.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Experience teaching English at KS3/KS4 (GCSE)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

“We are characterised by how we treat our people”

We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.

We wish to appoint an excellent teacher to join our experienced and supportive English department where we offer AQA GCSE Language and Literature courses at KS4 which work in tandem with our engaging and challenging KS3 curriculum. Our curriculum in English has developed into a highly ambitious offer in recent years and we have enjoyed some very strong outcomes which are in line with national averages.

What the school offers its staff

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to develop their leadership skills, contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where teachers are encouraged to progress their careers with us. We have great facilities ensuring that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve. SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing the majority of our staff to be happy, content and proud to be a part of our school with over 83% recommending SJT as a great place to work.

We are looking for a teacher who shares our drive and passion to inspire our students with their love of their subject and has the motivation and expertise to:

• Work as part of the English leadership team, of a Learning Leader and Lead Practitioner, to continue to drive standards in curriculum, assessment and achievement
• Support the Learning Leader and wider team in the leadership of English
• Take on specific areas of responsibility to support the effective development of curriculum learning and assessment

You will also ensure every student achieves through:

• Outstanding classroom practice and an ability to engage all young people.
• The ability to motivate students of all abilities to achieve their full potential.
• A passion and commitment to raise standards and achievement.
• The ability to work and contribute as part of a team.
• Commitment, resilience, patience, hard work and a good sense of humour.
• The willingness to do what it takes to achieve a goal.

The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of Ambition, Respect and Belonging whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievement. A core pillar of our “belonging” ethos is that all in our community are known, valued and loved. We want all staff to share this commitment.

We welcome applications from suitably experienced and passionate colleagues who understand our values and want to make a difference to our young people.

Whilst the post will ideally be for full-time hours, requests for part time / job share will be considered.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.