Teacher of English

Sir John Thursby Community College, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (716)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048pa

What skills and experience we're looking for

“We are characterised by how we treat our people”

We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.

We wish to appoint an excellent teacher to join our experienced and supportive English department where we offer AQA GCSE Language and Literature courses at KS4 which work in tandem with our engaging and challenging KS3 curriculum. We have:

• strong results, amongst the strongest in the school and in-line with the best schools nationally
• an ambitious and exciting curriculum which is continually under development to ensure it remains contemporary, relevant and up to date
• students who are well-behaved, write well and are encouraged to think creatively

What the school offers its staff

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where all staff are encouraged to progress their careers with us. We have great facilities ensuring that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve. SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing the majority of our staff to be happy, content and proud to be a part of our school with over 83% recommending SJT as a great place to work.

We are looking for a teacher who shares our drive and passion to inspire our students with their love of their subject and the motivation to ensure every student achieves through:

• Outstanding classroom practice and an ability to engage all young people.
• A commitment to contribute to our enrichment programme.
• The ability to motivate students of all abilities to achieve their full potential.
• A passion and commitment to raise standards and achievement.
• The ability to work and contribute as part of a team.
• Commitment, resilience, patience, hard work and a good sense of humour.
• The willingness to do what it takes to achieve a goal.

The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of Ambition, Respect and Belonging whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievement. A core pillar of our “belonging” ethos is that all in our community are known, valued and loved. We want all staff to share this commitment.

We welcome applications from ECTs or more experienced colleagues wishing to join our vibrant and forward-thinking school.

Whilst the post will ideally be for full time hours, requests for part time / job share will be considered.

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.

For an application pack please:

• download from the college website: Sir John Thursby Community College - Vacancies
• or telephone 01282 682313
• or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am Monday 12th October 2026

Shortlisting: Wednesday 14th October 2026

Interviews: Thursday 22nd October 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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 Application Form LCC Aug 2023.doc - 492 KB (opens in new tab)

English Teacher Application Pack Sept 2026.pdf - 727 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sir John Thursby Community College

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1121 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sir John Thursby Community College website
• Email address: l.clayton@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01282 682313
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-john-thursby-community-college

Background Information and Introduction from the Headteacher 

I am incredibly proud to be leading a committed team of staff in our vibrant, ambitious and progressive community School. We are characterised by how we treat our people. Everything we do is driven by our strategic vision and our ambition to be a beacon of excellence for our students and families. We are research driven and our work is linked to our core values of Ambition, Respect and Belonging. We are passionate about learning and we have a genuine commitment to ensuring our staff have autonomy, within a framework of a respectful, professional environment. 

Sir John Thursby Community College is a mixed 11-16, multi-cultural, fully inclusive school which values all students, staff and our community partners. We have over 1,100 students on roll and over 150 staff enjoying working together to provide the best for everyone. In our latest Ofsted report in April 2023, the school was graded ‘good’ in every area and inspectors commented that the pupils ‘enjoy attending this thriving and popular school' People and relationships are at the heart of what we do. One of our key values is that all members of our school community are known, valued and loved. We are firmly committed to ensuring that all our staff have a positive work/life balance and we give all our teaching staff a minimum of 20% non-contact time. SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing the majority of our staff to be happy, content and proud to be part of our school with over 83% recommending SJT as a great place to work. We have a highly ambitious curriculum with over 70% of students following the EBacc subjects. Our results are consistently strong, and students make excellent progress from their starting points. Our behaviour system is built around the principles of relational practice and students behave well. 

I would encourage you to come and visit SJT to see why we all believe that it is a special place to work. I am always keen to show people around our school so would welcome any contact for an appointment to see us in action. 

Mr Matt Renshaw - Headteacher 

SJT is committed to safeguarding and expects all applicants to share this commitment. All staff are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures and regularly undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

Arranging a visit to Sir John Thursby Community College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.clayton@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk.

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