English Teacher

University Collegiate School, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG

22 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  19 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Mainscale to UPR
• Additional allowances:

  Mainscale to UPR

English Teacher job summary

Join the UCS and Inspire a Lifelong QUEST for Learning

Are you passionate about English and eager to make a real difference in young people's lives? Do you want to work in a vibrant, caring Trust where your expertise and dedication will be valued and your professional growth supported? UCS invites you to become part of our committed team as a Teacher of English, where you will inspire pupils from Key Stage 3 to Sixth Form to achieve excellence and develop a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

About the Role

As an English Teacher at University Collegiate School, Bolton, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality English education that challenges and excites pupils across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Sixth Form. You will:

• Inspire intellectual curiosity and a passion for English through engaging, well-planned lessons
• Support pupils to make exceptional progress and achieve their full potential
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to develop a rich, coherent curriculum that prepares pupils for their next steps
• Use data effectively to tailor learning and ensure continuous improvement
• Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the Trust, fostering a positive and inclusive culture
• Engage with parents and the community to enrich pupils’ learning experiences

This role offers the chance to be part of a forward-thinking Trust that values innovation, high standards, and the holistic development of every pupil.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment within a Trust committed to your professional development
• Wellness day - an additional day leave for you to spend time on your own wellness. A day to rest and recuperate, bringing your best selves back to work
• Access to high-quality training, coaching, and mentoring opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your career across a family of schools
• See our employee benefits brochure for further details

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About University Collegiate School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 604 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: University Collegiate School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/university-collegiate-school

Join the University Collegiate School – Shape the Future of Education!

Are you a passionate and visionary curriculum leader ready to make a lasting impact? UCS invites you to become a key part of our vibrant family, leading curriculum development and embedding the unique UTC ethos across all key stages at University Collegiate School (UCS), Bolton. This is a rare opportunity to inspire young people from ages 11 to 19 within a Trust that values character, community, and academic excellence.

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