Teacher of English & Drama, Whole School Literacy Lead
Teacher of English & Drama, Whole School Literacy Lead
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£ 31650 - 49084
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Required for September 2025
Teacher of English and drama whole school literacy lead
Full time
MPS1 to UPS3 plus TLR 2A
Permanent
Pensby High School is an 1116 coeducational and nonselective secondary school situated on the Wirral in a highly selective local authority. We are currently looking to employ a Teacher of English (with drama or media) to join our successful English department. We are committed to placing the development of teachers and therefore students learning at the forefront of what we do. As a result pupil outcomes are high when compared to national figures but particularly strong when compared to similar schools. The school is oversubscribed in every year and staff turnover is low.
The English area contributes to the schools overall success gaining results in terms of attainment and progress above national norms. This is as a result of consistently good teaching staff working to support each other and develop the daytoday experience for students.
The core function of the post is to teach English with the ability to teach at key stage 3 and 4 essential for this post and to lead on whole school literacy/oracy/English language development.
New appointments are supported by a tailored coaching programme and all staff contribute to a collegiate coaching programme.
The successful candidates will be expected to:
Teach English and drama across key stage 3 and 4
Display and promote excellence in teaching and learning
Inspire Pupils
Have a commitment to raising achievement
Lead on the further development of the use of language in its widest sense.
Pensby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced criminal record check.
An application form and further information is available from the school website or at Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter on no more than two sides of A4 to Mr K Flanagan Headteacher at the above address or emailed to
Closing Date: 3.00 pm Tuesday 13 May 2025
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex race or disability. If you do not hear from us within 6 weeks you have not been shortlisted for interview. Unfortunately there is no scope for individual feedback at this stage.
Please note we do not accept C. Vs or approaches from Recruitment Agencies.
Employment Type
Full-Time
