Job Description

Teacher of English - Permanent

Location King's Leadership Academy Bolton, Freshfield Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 3HL Full-Time Salary 32,916 - 51,048 Annually Closing Date 10th Nov 2025 Start Date - Flexible

About this Role

Teacher of English - King's Leadership Academy Bolton

We're offering a permanent position with a flexible start date to suit the right candidate.

Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive in education? King's Bolton is offering an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join us as a

Teacher of English

. This role is ideal for someone eager to inspire a love of literature and language, while helping students to achieve their full potential.

King's Bolton is a non-selective free school, guided by traditional values and inspired by cutting-edge educational research. As a proud member of the Great Schools Trust, we are consistently oversubscribed and recognised for providing a distinctive, high-quality educational experience.

The Great Schools Trust has been recognised as one of the UK's fastest-improving multi-academy trusts and was recently shortlisted for MAT of the Year. We are redefining education through innovation, values-led leadership, and a culture where both students and staff flourish. With all academies rated Good or better by Ofsted and a strong +0.4 Progress 8 score, we are proud to be transforming futures across our communities.

About the role

As a Teacher of English, you will deliver engaging and challenging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring that every student develops confidence, knowledge, and skills in English Language and Literature. You will plan and teach high-quality lessons, assess pupil progress, and contribute to the development of curriculum resources.

Beyond the classroom, you'll play a key role in promoting literacy across the academy, supporting extracurricular opportunities, and fostering a culture where students value reading and effective communication. You will also actively engage in professional development, contribute to wider school initiatives, and uphold the Trust's values and high standards. A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, including adherence to Keeping Children Safe in Education, is essential.

Further Details: Salary is paid monthly across the full year, in line with national teacher pay scales.

We are looking for an inspiring classroom practitioner with excellent subject knowledge and a commitment to ensuring all students achieve their personal best. In return, you'll join a values-driven, supportive Trust with access to ongoing professional development and opportunities for progression.

Why Join King's Bolton?

Weekly, high-quality CPD and development opportunities Access to CredimusAI tools that support efficiency and effectiveness A strong wellbeing culture through our Staff Wellbeing Charter A respectful, engaged, and inspiring student body
This is more than a job, it's a chance to make a lasting difference, support young people, and be part of a values-driven educational community.

Contact for Queries or Visits:

Jemma Harvey - j.harvey@kingsbolton.com

Safeguarding Statement

King's Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: 32,916.00-51,048.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person