English Teacher - Maternity Cover
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5XF8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
19 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,069.00 Annually (Actual) Advertised salary based on full year equivalent
English Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our flourishing Church of England 11-18 secondary school, serving approximately 1,250 pupils within a successful single-academy. Rooted in our Christian vision to know, nurture and inspire, we are committed to enabling every member of our community to flourish and experience life in all its fullness (John 10:10). We are proud of our inclusive culture, strong outcomes and ambitious approach to continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will be an innovative and forward-thinking teacher who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. They will play a key role in delivering an ambitious, engaging, and inclusive English curriculum that supports students of all abilities to achieve their full potential. Working alongside a dedicated team of nine experienced teachers, the post holder will inspire students to develop their communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills, ensuring they make excellent progress and become the very best version of themselves.
Working closely with colleagues within the department and across the wider school community, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of curriculum resources, enrichment opportunities, and whole-school priorities. They will create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment, demonstrate excellent classroom practice, and use effective strategies to ensure students make strong progress and achieve high standards.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Is passionate, engaging, and committed to inspiring the next generation of creative thinkers
- Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge in English Language and Literature
- Delivers high-quality teaching that enables students to make accelerated progress
- Creates an inclusive and stimulating learning environment that promotes creativity and confidence
- Contributes positively to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities
- Works collaboratively as part of a supportive team
This post offers the opportunity to be part of a vibrant and supportive department, committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
Applications are welcomed from teachers with a wide range of experience, including Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
About the English Department
English at The Bishops’ Blue Coat Church of England High School is a thriving, ambitious and highly successful department, committed to ensuring that every student develops a love of language, literature and learning. Our dedicated and experienced team works collaboratively to deliver a rich and engaging curriculum that challenges, supports and inspires students across all key stages.
The department has a strong track record of academic success, with outcomes consistently performing well in comparison with national benchmarks and continuing to improve year on year. We are passionate about fostering confident communicators, critical thinkers and enthusiastic readers who are equipped to succeed both within and beyond the classroom.
The department benefits from excellent facilities, with English taught in nine refurbished classrooms located within a dedicated area of the school. Each classroom is equipped with interactive whiteboards, networked computer access and permanent multimedia projection facilities, enabling staff to deliver dynamic and engaging lessons. All teachers are provided with iPads to support innovative teaching and learning practices.
Students also benefit from access to our well-resourced, staffed school library, which plays a central role in promoting reading and literacy across the curriculum. All Key Stage 3 students participate in dedicated library reading lessons and literacy sessions as part of their timetable, helping to develop a lifelong love of reading and strengthen key literacy skills.
We are seeking a colleague who will contribute positively to our culture of high expectations, collaboration and continuous improvement, and who shares our commitment to enabling every student to achieve their full potential and become the very best version of themselves.
Responsible to the Head of Department
Purpose of the Role
To deliver high-quality English teaching that inspires a love of language, literature and learning, enabling all students to make excellent progress and become the best version of themselves. The postholder will contribute to the continued success of a high-performing English department through engaging, inclusive and challenging learning experiences, while supporting the school's Christian vision of enabling all members of the community to flourish and experience life in all its fullness.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
- Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5 where appropriate.
- Deliver the English curriculum in line with departmental schemes of learning and examination specifications.
- Use a range of effective teaching strategies, including formative assessment and active learning approaches, to maximise student progress.
- Ensure learning is appropriately scaffolded and differentiated to meet the needs of all students, including those with SEND and other additional needs.
- Create a positive, purposeful and inclusive classroom environment with high expectations for achievement, behaviour and participation.
- Encourage students to develop independence, resilience, critical thinking and effective communication skills.
- Promote literacy, reading and a wider appreciation of literature across the curriculum.
Assessment, Progress and Outcomes
- Be accountable for the progress and outcomes of students within assigned classes.
- Assess, record and monitor student progress systematically, maintaining accurate records in line with school expectations.
- Use assessment information and data effectively to inform planning, identify underachievement and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
- Set appropriate work and assessments to prepare students fully for examinations and qualifications.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback, ensuring students understand how to improve and make further progress.
- Monitor attendance, engagement and achievement, taking appropriate action where concerns arise.
Curriculum and Department Contribution
- Contribute to the continued development and improvement of the English curriculum and schemes of learning.
- Support the department's aim of maximising student achievement and securing excellent outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice, standardise assessment and contribute to departmental improvement.
- Support enrichment opportunities that promote reading, writing, drama, film and wider cultural engagement.
- Contribute positively to the department's culture of collaboration, ambition and continuous improvement.
Behaviour, Pastoral and Ethos
- Promote positive student behaviour in line with school policies and expectations.
- Establish positive relationships with students that support learning, wellbeing and personal development.
- Act as a Form Tutor when required, supporting students' academic, personal and spiritual development.
- Promote the school's Christian values and ethos, helping students to flourish academically, personally and spiritually.
- Support students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through high-quality teaching and pastoral care.
Enrichment and Wider School Life
- Contribute to a range of enrichment activities including reading clubs, writing activities, theatre visits, author events and other literacy-based opportunities.
- Support the wider life of the school through duties, events and extracurricular activities.
- Work collaboratively with parents/carers and external agencies to support student success and wellbeing.
- Act as an ambassador for the school and contribute positively to the school's reputation within the community
Professional Responsibilities
- Fulfil the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with the Teachers' Standards.
- Participate fully in appraisal, professional learning and continuous professional development.
- Reflect on and develop your own teaching practice to improve effectiveness and outcomes for students.
- Demonstrate consistently high standards of professional conduct, attendance and punctuality.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of school policies and procedures.
- Undertake duties, meetings and other reasonable responsibilities as directed by the Headteacher or line manager.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times.
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 The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1253 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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