Leader of Learning - English
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL5 3BZ |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75777244 |
Summary
Job Title: Leader of Learning - English
School Name: Westhoughton High School
Working Hours: Full time
Salary: L8 L12 £61,534 to £67,898
Start Date: 20th April 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st January 2026 12.00pm
Interview Date: Thursday 29th January 2026
Westhoughton High School are looking to appoint, with effect from Monday 20th April 2026 an enthusiastic, talented and organised leader who would complement our existing strong English Team, as their Leader of Learning. The successful candidate will be joining a team who has a firm commitment to supporting and developing every child. We would love to strengthen our highly effective team with someone who will be a passionate and inspirational teacher and leader, and who can uphold our existing high standards and continue to drive the standards within the English Team.
This in an opportunity for an ambitious leader who is looking for rapid progression to senior leadership. The role will offer opportunities to develop senior leadership experience and contribute to priorities that extend beyond the English Department.
Our school is a great place to work. We have high expectations of our staff but they are strongly supported; we place a large emphasis on CPD and also staff wellbeing. Our learning environment has been transformed over recent years and we have recently undertaken a significant building and improvements programme to reflect an increase in student population.
We expect to appoint someone who can:
Lead effectively and drive improvement
Show vision, clarity and strong communication skills
Exemplify the values of our school in all that they do
Show commitment to working as part of an established team with excellent interpersonal skills
Show a passion to teach English and to instil passion in young people
Show a record as a successful leader in bringing people with them
Offer a diverse range of skills and talents
Demonstrate a firm commitment to supporting and developing every child
Build on our whole staff commitment to supporting the learning of our young people
Be motivated, supportive and can invest in our shared, whole school values and future aspirations.
In return we offer:
A committed, supportive and enthusiastic staff
An SLT that has a clear sense of purpose, corporate vision and a clear desire to move the school forward
Learners who expect and deserve the best from us all
A commitment to professional development opportunities for all staff
A focus on supporting and providing wellbeing opportunities for all staff.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly motivated, supportive and driven team. If you have the commitment and desire to be part of our community at Westhoughton High School, we want to hear from you.
For further details of the role and how we use your data, please see:
Job Application Pack
Application Form
Completed applications should be returned to the school office:
Info@westhoughton-high.org
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Westhoughton High School is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check. Westhoughton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Supporting Documents
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