Lead Practitioner of English

Darwen Vale High School, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0AL

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  7 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-M6 - UPS 1-3 + TLR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR dependent on Experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

📣An exciting opportunity awaits an exceptional Lead Practitioner of English.📣

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of thinkers, writers, and communicators? Do you have the leadership skills to shape an outstanding English department and drive academic excellence?

If so, we want YOU to be part of our dynamic school community!

What we are looking for:

🌟Proven experience in teaching English to a high standard.

🧠Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.

🤝S A deep passion for literature, language, and helping students grow academically.

🔄A deep passion for literature, language, and helping students grow academically.

📊A strategic thinker who is solutions-oriented and able to inspire change.

🎓A commitment to creating an inclusive and motivating environment for students and staff.

What the school offers its staff

🌟Join the Aldridge Education Family!🌟

Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks? Here's why working forAldridge Educationis the right choice for you:

✨Aldridge Benefits Scheme– Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!

🚴Cycle to Work Scheme– Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits.

💬Employee Assistance Programme– Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.

⏰Flexible Working Opportunities– Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.

🚗Free On-Site Parking– No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered.

🏦Pension Schemes– Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.

🤝Refer a Friend Scheme– Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Darwen Vale High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1071 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Darwen Vale High School website
• Email address: kathy.shaw@aldridgeeducation.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/darwen-vale-high-school

Darwen Vale High School is an Aldridge Academy and as such, part of the national multi academy trust. At a more local level we are part of the North West Cluster of schools that includes 3 other secondary schools and 1 primary school.
Darwen Vale High School achieved unprecedented success in their 2019 examination results. Students performed at levels above national averages in many subjects with outstanding performances in English and Mathematics. Our Progress 8 score increased by 0.42, this means that every student’s performance in the 2018-2019 cohort has increased by almost half a grade in each subject compared to 2017-2018 results.

Arranging a visit to Darwen Vale High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kathy.shaw@aldridgeeducation.org.

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