Lead Practitioner of English
Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2B
Contract Type: Permanent
Education Phases: Secondary
Working Patterns: Full-Time
Application Deadline: Monday, 1st of December 2025
Interview Date: w/c 2nd of December 2025
Expected Working Start Date: 1st of January 2026
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Is a Shared Job: No
Our client
Our client is a high-performing secondary school that is more than its recent Ofsted recognition; it is a community built on shared vision and ambition.
Guided by the principle of "no child left behind", this outstanding school strives to be a beacon of excellence in the local community.
"We champion a safe, inclusive culture of high aspirations and achievement, where everyone is inspired to excel and take pride in all they do. By promoting responsibility, independent thinking and respect for diversity, we prepare learners to thrive as outstanding members of our community."
Their Core Values:
* We Aim High
* We Work Hard
* We Care
These values shape everything they do, ensuring every student receives an excellent education and is ready for the wider world.
Job Description
Lead Practitioner of English – Inspire. Innovate. Lead.
Are you an exceptional classroom practitioner with the passion and drive to influence teaching and learning beyond your own classroom?
Do you thrive when supporting others, leading change, and raising standards across a school?
Our client is looking for:
* An exceptional, highly skilled classroom teacher
* A strategic thinker with a proven track record of raising standards
* A confident leader who inspires others to grow
* Passionate about pedagogy, innovation, and impact
* Able to build strong relationships that empower staff and students
* Committed to creating the best possible learning environment
If you're ready to inspire the next generation of global citizens - they'd love to hear from you! Let's make languages come alive together!
Benefits
Join an Outstanding Multi-Academy Trust!
Here's why working for our client is the right choice for you:
* Comprehensive Benefits Scheme - Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!
* Cycle to Work Scheme - Save money and stay fit with their bike-friendly benefits.
* Employee Assistance Programme - Your wellbeing matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.
* Flexible Working Opportunities - Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
* Free On-Site Parking - No more hunting for parking, they've got your spot covered.
* Generous Annual Leave - Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years!
* Pension Schemes - Secure your future with access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Refer a Friend Scheme - Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!
Click apply now.