Lead Practitioner - English
Falinge Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 6LD16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £57,418 - £63,318
What skills and experience we're looking for
Falinge Park High School is a large, over-subscribed, multicultural, inclusive comprehensive in Rochdale. There is a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the school and a positive ethos amongst the staff. We have created a culture which supports each other at every level rather than a tick-box approach to success.
We are looking for a Lead Practitioner for English. This is a new post and a fantastic opportunity for the right person. We have added this role because we are looking to recruit a specialist in English subject knowledge and pedagogy.
Falinge Park High School is part of the Watergrove Trust which is a part centralised trust. Watergrove Trust shares core processes but also honours the individual character of all its schools, so whilst benefiting from the collaborative opportunities of being in a trust, you will also be firmly part of the Falinge Park family. The commitment of Watergrove Trust is providing more for the communities that we serve.
For more information read the Headteacher’s letter and accompanying material which give more detail to the role, visit our website or contact Lisa Fitton to arrange a visit or speak to the Headteacher at fittonl@falingepark.com
The deadline for completed applications is12 noon on Friday 13th March 2026. Interview date to be confirmed.
What the school offers its staff
Falinge Park is more than just a place of learning; it is a community built on the belief that every interaction matters. As we look to appoint a Lead Practitioner in Englishwe are seeking someone who doesn’t just understand our values but can model these on a daily basis. In short we expect all to Aspire, Thrive and Achieve.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Falinge Park High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1359 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Falinge Park High School website
- Email address
- fittonl@falingepark.com
- Phone number
- 01706 631246
Falinge Park is a multi-cultural, diverse, and inclusive school where we all feel a strong sense of belonging to our ‘Falinge family’. Everyone who visits comments on the calm environment, the positive relationships, and the keen sense of inclusivity that permeates everything that we do.
You will have seen my welcome on the website:
We are the Falinge Family: a school with a heart and soul. A school where the importance of well-being is always considered.
We aim to be a fully inclusive school.
Our core purpose is to secure the best academic and personal outcomes for all pupils and instil a life-long love of learning. This will ensure that all learners believe in themselves and their future, have choices and the power to make them and are able to contribute positively to society.
Empowering all to: Aspire, Thrive, and Achieve.
We have high expectations and encourage all members of the community to continuously aspire to be the best that they can in everything that they do. This includes having excellent performance development opportunities for those with aspirations for leadership at all levels.
Professional learning is valued here at FPHS and we ensure that professionals can make decisions as well as empowering all to continue learning at all times. In addition to this the well-being of all members of our community is always considered in everything that we do and all decisions made so that all thrive.
We are a school that values learning in all areas so that achievement is both academic and personal.
Arranging a visit to Falinge Park High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email fittonl@falingepark.com.
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