Teacher of English
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Burnley, BB11 3DF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Unity College is seeking to appoint a passionate and energetic teacher to join our English Department. If you are ambitious, innovative and dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you.
You will:
• be, or have the potential to become, an excellent practitioner, who is able to teach English at Key Stages 3 and 4
• be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents be
• be able to use a strong pedagogical understanding to successfully deliver the English curriculum
• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life.
What the school offers its staff
Working at Unity College is tremendously rewarding and this role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives as well as offering abundant prospects for professional development. As a college we are firmly committed to continuous professional development for all, and we invest heavily in developing our staff at all levels.
We offer:
• excellent professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities
• a high level of support for all new staff
• the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners across the College
• an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities
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) Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to Work in the UK 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.