Required for September 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our flourishing, dynamic department on a fixed term basis to cover a period of maternity leave for one academic year. The successful applicant will be a strong classroom practitioner who is able to infuse others with a love for English and to inspire the outstandingly able boys as well as to nurture those far less confident in their English ability. A willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School is essential, with all staff playing a part in this important aspect of the school.
There are ten members of the English Department, including the Deputy Head, Head of ITT and the Director of Higher Education Applications. The department is a friendly, collegial one that seeks to embrace innovative teaching alongside traditional approaches. We wish the pupils to enjoy their lessons, to receive a rigorous grounding in concepts and knowledge essential for the subject, and to become confident and critical readers and writers.
In Autumn 2021, significant changes were made to the leadership structure of the School Foundation, investing the newly created position of Head of Foundation with overall responsibility. Within the new structure, there are three sections: Girls’ Division, Boys’ Division and Primary Division. A Head of each Division and the Head of Foundation, together with the Clerk and Treasurer, are the Foundation’s Senior Officers; they are directly accountable to the Governors.
Academic results at GCSE and A Level consistently place Bolton School amongst the top schools in the North of England and often within the top 100 nationally. The School is also renowned for its provision of a wide range of enrichment activities, which take place both during and after the school day.
Since 2022, the school has formalised its approach to evidence-based practice with the formation of the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI). The Centre facilitates both research engagement as well as supporting action research.
Our aim is to ensure Bolton School is at the forefront of educational and pedagogical development. The CERI has a pivotal role in working alongside teachers to investigate the impact of innovation in the classroom. Foundation wide, we are well equipped to test emerging theory and to understand what will give the greatest benefit to students.
Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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