LEAD PRACTITIONER - ENGLISH

Location

SIR JOHN THURSBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Eastern Avenue , Burnley , Lancashire , BB10 2AT
Tel: 01282 682313
School website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/
Roll: 1123

Information

“We are characterised by how we treat our people”

We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.  

We are looking for an exceptional English teacher to become a lead practitioner in our learning-focused school. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom teacher with the vision and expertise to improve the teaching of others.  Working as part of the wider Teaching and Learning Team they will inspire staff and students to achieve beyond expectations, both in English and across the whole school.

The ideal candidate will be:

An outstanding English teacher, with a track record of excellent student outcomes

Highly successful at improving their own and others’ teaching and learning

Able and willing to support colleagues so that all students can make excellent progress

Passionate about making a difference to the life chances of young people


Working with our Learning Leader and Assistant Learning Leader in English, the Lead Practitioner will help to ensure that all of our English team are equipped to support our students to even greater success.  The successful candidate will also play a significant role in improving Teaching and Learning throughout the school, gaining excellent preparation for senior leadership.

Please refer to the full advert in the Application Pack for further details.

The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of Ambition, Respect and Belonging whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievement. A core pillar of our “belonging” ethos is that all in our community are known, valued and loved. We want all staff to share this commitment.

Whilst the post will ideally be for full time hours, requests for part time / job share will be considered.

For an application pack please:

download from the college website:  www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

or telephone 01282 682313

or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date:  9am Monday 28th April 2025
Shortlisting:    Thursday 1st May 2025
Interviews:     Friday 9th May 2025

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks. 

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation 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'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Essential Qualifications

Please refer to Job Description & Person Specification

Desirable Qualifications

Please refer to Job Description & Person Specification

Essential Experience

Please refer to Job Description & Person Specification

Desirable Experience

Please refer to Job Description & Person Specification

Proposed Interview Date:

09/05/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Mr Matt Renshaw, Headteacher

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached or from www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk Please return completed applications electronically to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.