Teacher of English
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Burnley, BB10 2AT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Oct 2026 |
Summary
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 details about the role
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.