Teacher of English

King's Leadership Academy Bolton, Bolton, BL3 3HL

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  8 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS depending on experience

Teacher of English job summary

Teacher of English – King’s Leadership Academy Bolton
Inspire. Challenge. Excel.

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed Teacher of English to join our thriving and high-performing school. This vacancy has arisen due to the internal promotion of a valued colleague, and we are now seeking an individual who shares our belief in the power of knowledge and character education to transform lives.

King’s Bolton is a non-selective free school grounded in traditional values and informed by the most effective international educational research. As part of the Great Schools Trust, we are proud of our growing reputation for excellence and are significantly oversubscribed, reflecting the strong demand for our distinctive approach to education.

Our English department is dynamic, ambitious, and deeply committed to cultivating a lifelong love of literature and language. We deliver an intellectually rich and culturally diverse curriculum that fosters analytical thinking, creativity, and articulate expression. This is a rare opportunity to join a talented team and make a meaningful contribution to the academic and cultural life of the school.

We offer a knowledge-rich, literature-led curriculum that places powerful texts and disciplinary thinking at its core. Schemes of work are thoughtfully sequenced and expertly resourced, enabling teachers to focus on high-quality instruction and engagement. A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing is supported by minimal marking expectations and research-informed practices.

At King’s Bolton, we are proud of our unique mission: to nurture academic excellence alongside character development and leadership skills. Our students are respectful, motivated, and eager to learn—making every lesson a fulfilling and inspiring experience. Staff frequently speak of the collegial atmosphere and the sense of purpose that makes this a place where people look forward to Monday mornings.

As a valued member of the Great Schools Trust, you will benefit from:

• Weekly dedicated CPD time to support your professional development

• Access to outstanding leadership training and clear pathways for career progression

• A supportive, collaborative culture that places staff wellbeing at the heart of our work

• A relentless focus on academic rigour, character education, and high expectations

This role is more than just a teaching post—it’s a chance to inspire future thinkers, contribute to a values-driven school community, and grow in an environment where students and staff thrive.

We’re looking for an inspirational English Teacher with:

• Strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for English language and literature

• The ability to inspire and engage students across all key stages

• High expectations for both academic achievement and personal development

How to Apply

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For any queries or to arrange a visit or an informal conversation about the role, please contact:
Jemma Harvey – j.harvey@kingsbolton.com

Safeguarding Statement

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff o share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

To find out more about working for the Great Schools Trust and King’s Leadership Academy Bolton check out our Twitter or website and please get in touch if you would like a visit or chat with the Principal.

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About King's Leadership Academy Bolton

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 910 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King's Leadership Academy Bolton website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-leadership-academy-bolton

Welcome to King’s Leadership Academy Bolton, a non-selective free independent school in the state sector that is providing a world class education for the young people of Great Lever.

King’s is founded on international research and traditional values with a huge focus on leadership and academic development.

Our vision is “To develop in each of our student the academic skills, intellectual habits, qualities of character and leadership traits necessary to succeed at all levels and become successful citizens in tomorrow’s world”.

At King’s we believe every child can succeed and that great teaching is the key to that success. This sentiment is reflected in our motto, ‘Credimus’, which translated from Latin literally means we believe.

We believe in appointing only the very best teachers and staff who are committed to serving the students and parents of this community. We believe in having the highest expectations of ourselves and our students as well as accepting no excuses for underperformance. We believe that our school exists to shape the life chances of all our students in order that they can attend the best Universities or places of employment in the years to come. We believe in fully supporting our students throughout their education.

King’s is unique, in that we have developed a highly personalised approach to our provision and teaching. Our smaller class sizes and year groups afford us tremendous opportunities to truly nurture and develop the academic and creative talents in all our students.

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