Teacher of English in Farnworth

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our exceptional, outward looking, oversubscribed high achieving school which welcomes pupils of all abilities. St James’s is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E Multi Academy Trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three schools in the MAT: Bury C of E High School, Canon Slade School and Bolton St Catherine’s Academy; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Has a sound and developed knowledge of your subject and of its examination specifications.
• Has the ability and/or experience to teach English at KS3 and KS4.
• Can create and maintain a disciplined and stimulating environment in which all students are well motivated and learn.
• Promotes the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of your subject, being passionate about teaching it well.
• Monitors students’ progress and creates opportunities for all students to reach their full potential.
• Establishes good working relationships with students and colleagues and with the wider school community.
• Makes excellent and inventive use of available resources to assist in teaching and learning.
• Follows departmental schemes of work and assessments in planning work with each group.
• Completes regular assessments of students' work, providing them with feedback which allows them to make progress.
• Contributes to the production of resources.
• Attends and contributes to departmental meetings and contributes to departmental policies and developments.
• Attends evening meetings as required, including with parents.
• Keeps up-to-date records.
• Contributes to the production of examination papers and marks them when appropriate.
• Ensures that the requirements of external examinations are met.
• Ensures that the Teachers’ Standards are met or exceeded in all your work.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

• To provide and deliver engaging lessons at both KS3 and KS4.
• To raise standards across the subject in Teaching and Learning and Curriculum leading to better outcomes for all.
• To contribute more widely to the well‑being of our pupils, through being a form tutor, undertaking duties, and being a role model for them for their learning and their conduct.
• Participate in departmental meetings, parent evenings, training sessions, and contribute to whole‑school initiatives and improvement plans.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject‑specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles.
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 22nd June 2026 @ 9.00am