Teacher of English – Maternity Cover
Sharples School Multi‑Academy Trust is an over‑subscribed mixed comprehensive with over 1,200 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. After previously being graded Good in 2019, Sharples was judged as ‘significantly improved in all areas’ at its last inspection in January 2025.
Overview
The pupils embody their school motto of ‘Learn Dream Achieve’ (Ofsted January 2025) Gold Winner Pearson Teaching Awards – ‘Secondary School of the Year 2023‑24’. 2024 Progress 8 score +0.86 2025 English/maths GCSE Grade 5+ 62%, 4+ 82%.
Responsibilities
* Plan teaching to achieve outstanding progress in students’ learning.
* Set high expectations for behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focussed teaching and the development of positive and productive relationships.
* Use a variety of teaching methods and resources, sustaining momentum of students’ work and keeping all pupils engaged.
* Use assessment information to inform planning and maximise progress.
* Mark and monitor students’ work, providing constructive feedback and setting appropriate targets to maximise progress.
Qualifications & Experience
* Excellent communication skills.
* A high level of subject expertise and an in‑depth understanding of curriculum, pedagogical and assessment issues associated with achieving outstanding results at both key stages.
* Excellent teaching and improving student outcomes.
Benefits
As a valued member of the Sharples family, you will have access to a range of generous employee benefits, including the Teachers Pension scheme, on‑site staff car‑parking, access to the ‘Vivup’ employee assistant programme and other wellbeing incentives and CPD opportunities.
Application
To apply for this post, download the school application form which should be completed in full and submitted with a letter of application outlining how you meet the requirements of the post. This should be no more than two sides of A4, point 10, and send by e‑mail to recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk no later than 9.00 am on Monday 24 November 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 4 December 2026.
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