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Lead Practitioner of English – Secondary School in Blackburn (January Start)

An academically focused secondary school in Blackburn, Lancashire, is seeking an articulate Lead Practitioner of English to drive textual analysis rigor, essay-writing frameworks, and whole-school literacy starting in January.

Job Overview

This role combines expert classroom delivery with strategic leadership in teaching and learning. The Lead Practitioner will teach across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE English Language & Literature), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Literature / Language), while designing whole-school literacy programs and mentoring English specialists.

Working alongside the Head of English and senior management, you will develop standardized essay-modeling structures, refine internal moderation accuracy, and lead staff workshops on textual analysis pedagogy. This is a full-time, permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach high-rigor English Language and Literature lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5

  • Lead whole-school literacy, creative writing, and academic essay-modeling initiatives across all humanities

  • Coach, observe, and mentor English teachers to elevate analytical writing and reading comprehension standards

  • Oversee internal exam moderation for GCSE and A-Level coursework and mock examination papers

  • Analyze assessment data across key stages to design structured revision schedules and reading interventions

  • Support extra-curricular literary initiatives, debate societies, and university preparation workshops

Role Overview & Specifications

  • Start Date: January

  • Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

  • Location: Blackburn, Lancashire

  • Salary / Pay Rate: Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1–LP5 equivalent)

  • Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel English Language & Literature

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an honors degree in English Literature, Language, or Creative Writing

  • Demonstrated history of delivering exceptional GCSE and A-Level English exam results

  • Experience coaching colleagues, auditing schemes of work, or leading key stage English delivery

  • Outstanding textual analysis capabilities and essay-mentoring skills

  • An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Lead Practitioner of English position in Blackburn for a January start.

Location
Blackburn

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Lead Practitioner of English – Secondary School in Blackburn (January Start)

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