Teacher of English NEW Sharples School Posted today Bolton £31,650 - £49,084 Expires on 06/06/2025

Bolton Gin Company; Bolton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharples School is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join their successful team. This role offers opportunities for both Early Career Teachers and experienced educators, with a focus on teaching Key Stage 3 and 4. The school provides a supportive induction program and professional development opportunities, ensuring a fulfilling career in education.

Benefits

Teachers Pension scheme

On-site parking

Employee assistance programs

Wellbeing incentives

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to improve student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons to achieve outstanding progress.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and foster positive relationships.
• Use diverse teaching methods and resources to engage students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

High subject expertise

Understanding of curriculum

Job description

Teacher of English

Salary: T1-T9 (£31,650 - £49,084)

Contract: Permanent, starting September 2025

About Sharples School

Sharples School, part of the Multi-Academy Trust, is an oversubscribed mixed comprehensive school in North Bolton with over 1,200 pupils. Recognized for its improvements, it was graded 'Good' in 2019 and 'significantly improved' in January 2025. The school offers innovative learning opportunities aimed at transforming student aspirations and outcomes.

Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic English teacher to join our successful, forward-thinking school. The role is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and experienced educators. We provide a supportive induction program for ECTs and opportunities for professional development and leadership for experienced teachers. The role includes teaching Key Stage 3 and 4 and may involve pastoral responsibilities as a form tutor.

Candidate Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• High subject expertise and understanding of curriculum, pedagogical, and assessment strategies
• Proven ability to improve student outcomes

Responsibilities

1. Plan lessons to achieve outstanding progress
2. Maintain high standards of behaviour and foster positive relationships
3. Use diverse teaching methods and resources to engage students
4. Utilize assessment data to inform planning and maximize progress
5. Provide constructive feedback and set targets through marking and monitoring

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including the Teachers Pension scheme, on-site parking, employee assistance programs, wellbeing incentives, and CPD opportunities.

Application Process

Download the application form from our website, complete it fully, and submit it along with a two-page cover letter (max) by email to [e-mail] by 9:00 am on Friday 6 June 2025. Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 12 June 2025. Please note CVs are not accepted. We do not sponsor visas.

Safeguarding

Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure, will be conducted. An online search will be part of our due diligence process for shortlisted candidates, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.

Additional Information

The school operates a no-smoking policy on site.