A well-established and high-performing 11–18 secondary school in Warrington is seeking a talented and dedicated Teacher of English to join its thriving English faculty. The school serves a mixed catchment across the town and surrounding Cheshire villages and has built a reputation for strong GCSE results, a calm learning environment and sustained academic improvement.

English is a flagship subject within the school. GCSE outcomes in both English Language and Literature have remained consistently above national averages, and A-Level English Literature is a popular and successful option within the Sixth Form. The department balances academic rigour with creativity, ensuring pupils develop analytical depth alongside confident written and spoken communication.

The Role

You will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to contribute to A-Level provision depending on experience. The curriculum is knowledge-rich and carefully sequenced, combining canonical texts with contemporary literature and a strong focus on extended writing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality English lessons with clear structure and purpose
• Preparing students thoroughly for GCSE examinations
• Contributing to shared planning and curriculum refinement
• Supporting literacy initiatives across the wider school
• Participating in enrichment activities such as debating, theatre visits or creative writing clubs

The school values teachers who create purposeful classrooms built on high expectations and strong relationships.

The English Department

The English faculty is experienced, collaborative and academically ambitious. Schemes of work are centrally planned but allow for professional autonomy and creativity in delivery.

Department strengths include:

• Dedicated English classrooms within a central teaching block
• Structured revision and mock examination frameworks
• A well-stocked library and whole-school reading programme
• Regular moderation meetings to ensure consistency in marking and assessment

Students regularly engage with theatre productions and visiting speakers, reinforcing the department’s emphasis on cultural literacy.

The School

Located in Warrington, the school is known for its respectful students, clear behaviour systems and visible leadership. Senior leaders prioritise high standards while maintaining a supportive and manageable working environment.

Facilities include refurbished classrooms, improved IT infrastructure and a modernised Sixth Form centre. Professional development is structured, with clear pathways for subject leadership and career progression.

Staff describe the culture as professional, supportive and academically focused.

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) in English
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge across Literature and Language
• Have experience teaching GCSE; A-Level desirable
• Deliver structured, engaging lessons with high expectations
• Contribute positively to a collaborative department

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and confident early career practitioners.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary aligned to experience
• High-achieving and well-supported English department
• Clear behaviour systems and pastoral support
• Strong CPD and progression opportunities
• A respected Warrington secondary school community

This is an excellent opportunity for an English specialist looking to teach in a school where academic ambition, structure and professional collaboration are genuinely embedded.