Teacher of English

Shuttleworth College, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8ST

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (457)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Working hours: Full Time or Part Time would be considered
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR1 - UPR3 (Dependent on Experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Shuttleworth College our students are at the centre of everything we do. Our driving purpose is to ensure that they enjoy their time at school with us and achieve their potential. English is essential to this aim and as such we wish to appoint a qualified English Teacher who will inspire, motivate and engage our young people.

We are seeking:

• A passionate, dedicated teacher able to inspire students to reach their full potential
• A subject specialist with the ability to deliver captivating lessons and engage students through an outstanding, rewarding learning experience
• A committed individual eager to develop their knowledge and career
• Willingness to engage in wider school projects and contribute to enrichment activities

Full application pack available at:

www.shuttleworthcollege.org

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged through the school office 01282 682300.

Closing date: 9am Friday 9th October 2026

Shuttleworth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and the appointment will be conditional upon DBS enhanced clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that you must declare all spent and unspent cautions and convictions (except those that are protected). These declarations are compulsory to ensure that we are complying with our statutory safeguarding obligations.

To view our full safeguarding policy please visit our website.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Centralised behaviour systems
• Generous PPA time
• Exemplary ECT support
• Excellent guidance from experienced, committed subject leaders
• Modern facilities
• Access to private healthcare and wellbeing services

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of English Advert.pdf - 383 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher of English Application Pack.pdf - 704 KB (opens in new tab)

About Shuttleworth College

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1072 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Shuttleworth College website
• Email address: applications@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01282 682300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shuttleworth-college

Arranging a visit to Shuttleworth College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk.

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