English Teacher
University Collegiate School, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
17 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,068.00 - £52,834.00 Annually (Actual) Mainscale to UPR
English Teacher job summary
English Teacher Needed — Must Love Words (And Teenagers)
University Collegiate School, Bolton, is recruiting an English Teacher who can handle Shakespeare, persuasive writing, and the eternal mystery of why students never bring a pen.
We’re looking for someone who:
Teaches with energy, humour, and genuine passion Knows that literacy changes lives Isn’t afraid to try unconventional approaches when needed
What you’ll get:
A lively, ambitious school community
Colleagues who support each other and occasionally debate the Oxford comma
Students who will challenge you, charm you, and keep you on your toes
If you’re ready to join a school that values personality as much as pedagogy, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Get in Return
At UCS Bolton, we offer more than just a job:
An additional day of leave - a wellness day to focus on your wellbeing
Cycle to work scheme and family friendly policies
A supportive, forward-thinking school community
Students who will surprise, challenge, and occasionally confuse you (in a good way)
Opportunities to innovate and bring your weird and wonderful ideas to life
Tea. Lots of tea. Possibly biscuits.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About University Collegiate School
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 683 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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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