Teacher of English

Ladybridge High School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4NG

31 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 April 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time 1.0 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £32,916.00 and £51,048.00 per annum
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to apppoint a dynamic and innovative Teacher of English to commence employment 1st September 2026.

What the school offers its staff

Ladybridge High School is a warm, friendly and successful school with a clear mission and agreed beliefs that are shared across the school community. We are focused on achieving strong academic outcomes through a rounded education that prepares our learners for life. We are committed to our ‘Trivium’ approach to education, which is summarised on our website.

The wonderfully diverse population of learners, the emphasis on professional learning for staff and the friendly atmosphere make Ladybridge an interesting and enjoyable place to work. We aspire to be an ‘evidence-informed’ school where teachers are encouraged to read, research, collaborate and take calculated risks in the classroom.

All teaching staff at Ladybridge have a generous allocation of non-contact time: typically, 20%, which is double the legal minimum requirement. Teaching staff also have flexible working afternoons once per fortnight. This ensures that our staff have the time to carry out their role to the highest possible standard, whilst having a genuine work-life balance.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Ladybridge High School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

Teaching-Staff-Application-Form.docx - 67.3 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment Pack - Teacher of English March 2026.pdf - 715 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ladybridge High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1123 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ladybridge High School website
• Email address: HR@ladybridgehigh.co.uk
• Phone number: 01204 656569
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ladybridge-high-school

Ladybridge High School is a happy and successful school with a clear mission and agreed beliefs that are shared across the school community. We are focused on achieving strong academic outcomes through a rounded education that prepares our learners for life. We are committed to our ‘Trivium’ approach to education, which is summarised on our website.

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