Lead Practitioner of English

Job description

Darwen Vale High School

Blackburn Road

Darwen

BB3 0AL

Job Title: Lead Practitioner of English

Grade/Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2B

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Terms: 37 hpw, Full Time

Closing Date: Thursday, 16th October 2025

Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday, 29th October 2025

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About the Role:

Are you an outstanding English teacher ready to shape the future of teaching and learning across a vibrant department?

We are looking for an inspirational, innovative, and driven Lead Practitioner of English to raise attainment, drive excellence, and lead from the front.

We believe in the power of language to transform lives. As Lead Practitioner, you won't just teach – you'll influence practice, mentor colleagues, and play a pivotal role in shaping a curriculum that inspires curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

What We are Looking For:

• A proven track record of outstanding classroom practice
• Experience leading on teaching and learning initiatives
• The ability to coach and support colleagues across all key stages
• Passion for literature, language, and literacy development
• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach

This is more than a teaching role.

It's a chance to lead, to innovate, and to leave a legacy.

Ready to make your mark?

Apply now and help shape the next generation of readers, writers, and thinkers.

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Incomplete application forms or applications submitted by CV alone will not be considered.

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About Aldridge Education:

Darwen Vale High School is a member of the Aldridge Education family of schools, which locally also includes Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio and Sudell Primary School.

Aldridge Education is a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential. We support our schools' Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form levels to transform the life-chances of our students.

Operating Norms:

We believe that the way we operate at all times and with all partners is of paramount importance.

Our agreed operating norms are as follows:

• We are Aldridge Education
• The standard is excellence
• We champion equality
• We're in the work together
• We behave with integrity
• We lead by example
• We use time well

Safeguarding Statement:

A copy of Aldridge Education's Child Protection policy is available via

If you are shortlisted for the position, Aldridge Education will carry out online searches, including a review of your social media presence, in line with our safeguarding responsibilities. These checks are conducted in accordance with the statutory guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE The purpose of this process is to identify any publicly available information that may present potential safeguarding concerns and to ensure that appropriate due diligence is undertaken.

This school 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 exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Job reference

REQ04394

Date posted

13/10/2025

Application closing date

16/10/2025

Location

Darwen Vale High School

Salary

MPS/UPS + TLR2B

Package

Blank

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Schools