Teacher of English
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Burnley, BB12 8ST |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
Summary
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
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.