Lead Practitioner of English

Lead Practitioner of English Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2B Contract Type: Permanent Education Phases: Secondary Working Patterns: Full-Time Application Deadline: Thursday, 5th March 2026 Interview Date: 13th March 2026 Visa Sponsorship Available: No Is a Shared Job: No About Us Darwen Vale High School is more than its recent Ofsted recognition; it is a community built on shared vision and ambition. Guided by the Aldridge principle of "no child left behind", DVHS strives to be a beacon of excellence in Darwen. "We champion a safe, inclusive culture of high aspirations and achievement, where everyone is inspired to excel and take pride in all they do. By promoting responsibility, independent thinking and respect for diversity, we prepare learners to thrive as outstanding members of our community." Our Vale Values: We Aim HighWe Work HardWe Care These values shape everything we do, ensuring every student receives an excellent education and is ready for the wider world. Job Description Lead Practitioner of English - Inspire. Innovate. Lead. Are you an exceptional classroom practitioner with the passion and drive to influence teaching and learning beyond your own classroom Do you thrive when supporting others, leading change, and raising standards across a school We are looking for: An exceptional, highly skilled classroom teacherA strategic thinker with a proven track record of raising standardsA confident leader who inspires others to ..... full job details .....