Head of English

Rivington and Blackrod High School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7RU

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  30 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £64,688.00 - £67,897.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership Scale L10 - L12

Head of English job summary

Rivington & Blackrod High School

Head of English

Working alongside a newly appointed Director of English to inspire excellence

Salary: Leadership L10-L12 (£64,688 to £67,897)

Full Time - Permanent Post

Required for September 2026

Rivington and Blackrod High School are seeking an ambitious and inspirational Head of English to lead our English department and drive excellent teaching and outcomes for all students. As part of Leverhulme Trust, we are committed to high expectations, strong relationships and ensuring every student can succeed.

The Trust has appointed a Director of English and this is an exciting opportunity to work alongside them in developing the English Department.

We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner with the leadership skills to inspire colleagues, promote high standards and develop a strong, collaborative department. If you are a passionate and ambitious English leader ready to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

As a values-based school within Leverhulme Academy Trust, we are committed to high expectations, strong relationships and ensuring every student can succeed. We offer a supportive culture, strong professional development and the opportunity to make a real difference to students’ lives.

With a proud heritage of over 450 years, Rivington and Blackrod High School is deeply rooted in the local community and enjoys strong relationships with parents. You will be joining a committed, welcoming, and friendly staff team who work tirelessly to secure the very best outcomes for every student.

We strive to meet the needs of every learner; drive them, motivate them and support them to achieve. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter.

Rivington & Blackrod is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust and we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Trust website.

To apply, please click on the link, and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/

Closing date: 10.00am on Monday 20th April 2026

Interviews to take place week commencing 20th April 2026

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Rivington and Blackrod High School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

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 Rivington and Blackrod High School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1584 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rivington and Blackrod High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rivington-and-blackrod-high-school

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