Teacher of English
St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4JL23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
31 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, Full-Time, Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To deliver high-quality English teaching that inspires, challenges, and supports all pupils to achieve their full potential academically, personally, and spiritually, in line with the Catholic ethos and values of St Bede’s Catholic High School.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and Learning
·Plan
and deliver engaging, well-structured
English
lessons across the age and
ability range.
·Use
a range of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners, including
those with SEND, EAL, and high prior attainment.
·Set
high expectations for pupil progress, achievement, and behaviour.
·Assess,
monitor, and report on pupil progress in line with school policies.
·Provide
timely, constructive feedback to support pupils’ learning and progress.
·Prepare
pupils effectively for external examinations, as appropriate.
Curriculum and Departmental
Contribution
·Contribute
to the development and delivery of the
English
curriculum.
·Work
collaboratively with colleagues within the department to share good practice
and resources.
·Support
departmental initiatives aimed at raising standards and improving outcomes.
·Participate
in moderation, standardisation, and assessment activities.
Pastoral and Wider School
Responsibilities
·Actively
promote the Catholic ethos and values of St Bede’s Catholic High School.
·Support
pupils’ personal development, wellbeing, and behaviour in line with school
expectations
·Take
on the role of Form Tutor when required and contribute to pastoral support
systems.
·Maintain
positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and colleagues.
Professional Responsibilities
·Uphold
the Teachers’ Standards at all times.
·Engage
in continuing professional development and performance management.
·Contribute
to whole-school activities, including enrichment opportunities and events.
·Adhere
to all school policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and
equalities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
·Qualified
Teacher Status (QTS).
·Degree
or relevant qualification in
English
or a related subject.
·Ability
to teach
English
across the secondary age range.
·Strong
subject knowledge and enthusiasm for
English
.
·Commitment
to high standards of teaching, learning, and behaviour.
·Ability
to work effectively as part of a team.
·Commitment
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Desirable
·Experience
of teaching
English
at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential).
·Experience
of working in a Catholic school or willingness to support the Catholic ethos.
·Evidence
of successful strategies to raise attainment and progress.
·Willingness
to contribute to extracurricular activities.
Safeguarding
Saint Bede’s Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting
the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this
commitment. Appointment to this post is
subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
What the school offers its staff
As a Catholic school within the Diocese of Lancaster, our ethos of ‘Being a Bede’ encapsulates what we believe we are all about as a school community. We are a family, in which each child in our care is supported and challenged to make the very most of their God-given potential and to be the best that they can be in every aspect of their personal, spiritual, and academic development.
Our expectations regarding behaviour, uniform, and respect towards others are unapologetically high. Our pupils are proud to ‘Be a Bede’ and, in turn, we are proud of them and their achievements. Visitors to the school frequently comment on the calm and caring atmosphere they experience, and the warm welcome they receive from pupils and staff alike.
“At Saint Bede’s Catholic High School, pupils clearly feel part of a community where they are valued as unique individuals. They readily bear witness to the ways in which they are supported and cared for by senior leaders, the whole staff team, and each other. They appreciate the distinctive Catholic nature of their school, speak warmly of it, and value being part of the St Bede’s family.”Catholic Schools Inspection – March 2023
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and committed professionals to join our school community and contribute to the high standards and inclusive provision for which Saint Bede’s is known. Staff at all levels work collaboratively to ensure that barriers to learning are removed and that every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential. We value creativity, dedication, and a shared commitment to delivering an excellent educational experience for all.
Potential candidates are very welcome to visit our school to meet our pupils and staff and to experience first-hand the strong sense of community that defines Saint Bede’s.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT
This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 829 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham website
- Email address
- hr@stbedeslytham.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01253 737174
Saint Bede's Catholic High School is a successful, over-subscribed 11-16 Voluntary Aided High School in the Diocese of Lancaster. There are currently 820 pupils on roll.
The school is situated in Lytham and is very easily accessible from Preston, Lancaster and East Lancashire via excellent motorway links. M55 Junction 4, for example, is only 3 miles away.
We aim to reflect the true Christian values proclaimed in the Gospel and seek to provide a caring community in which young people can grow as balanced individuals, morally, intellectually and spiritually, and so participate fully in the real world.
Arranging a visit to St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@stbedeslytham.lancs.sch.uk.
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