Job Description
£32,916 - £51,048 per annum | Permanent | Part‑time pro rata | 26 hours per week | Lancashire Hospital Education Service
International sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.
Based at the Day Unit, Burnley General Hospital.
A unique opportunity to make a profound difference.
Are you an inspirational English teacher who believes in every young person’s potential - no matter what challenges they face? Would you thrive in a small, supportive team where creativity, flexibility and professional excellence go hand in hand?
This is a genuinely rewarding position where your teaching will have an impact and your professional expertise will be valued every day.
About the Day Unit & Education Team
The CYPMH Day Unit provides assessment and treatment of the mental health needs for children and young people. The education provision at the Day Unit is provided by Lancashire Hospital Education Services (LHES). The LCC Education Team, as part of the Day Unit, works closely with clinical colleagues to deliver statutory Section 19 education. We offer a structured daily timetable and some outreach work, provided by support staff, focusing on re‑integration. Pupils are mainly of secondary age, of the full ability range and remain on‑roll at their home schools.
Why this role?
* Make a real difference – support young people at a critical point in their lives
* Work within a highly supportive, multi‑disciplinary team
* Teach your subject with creativity and autonomy in small groups
* Excellent personalised professional development
* A role with SEN 1 allowance recognising your expertise
We are looking for a teacher who is:
* An excellent practitioner who is innovative and flexible with a passion for teaching English
* Able to engage pupils of all abilities, building trust and motivation
* Creative, adaptable and confident designing bespoke learning
* A strong communicator who thrives in a multi‑disciplinary environment
* Experienced in delivering GCSE English (essential)
* Qualified with QTS and a degree in English or closely related subject
This post is not suitable for ECTs.
Desirable: Experience working with pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
How to Apply
Please apply using the LCC Teacher Application Form attached (this also asks for a Letter of Application, please do not attach a CV). Proposed Interview Date: Friday 15 May 2026. For an informal discussion, please contact Deborah Lawrence 07789927973.
The Education Unit closes for the Easter holidays Friday 27 March and re‑opens Monday 13 April.
This position is part time and term time only; please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro‑rate basis.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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