Second in English

Second in English

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 09 May 2026
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 15 May 2026
• Location: Lancs, Lancashire, BL9 9NH
• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 877f17f7-8b65-4251-90f8-b271b37ebcfa

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an excellent practitioner to contribute significantly to the raising of attainment in English and the development of curriculum content and delivery. We are passionate about delivering a high quality and engaging English curriculum and this is a great opportunity to join a dedicated and hardworking department where you will be supported to develop your practice.

What the school offers its staff

The Derby High School is the highest performing school in Bury, Greater Manchester and has sustained this position for a number of years. In 2023 in English (both) 77% of students attained passes at Grade 4 and 61% passes at Grade 5. Our English progress score is +0.63. We are extremely proud of these results and delighted that our students are leaving us with the skills in English to support further studies and future employment.

The Derby High School is an over-subscribed 11-16 Co-Educational School situated in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester. We are an inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this has been recognised by Ofsted. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School are impressed by the warm and welcoming environment that we work in.

We believe that The Derby High School is a great place to work. This post offers you the opportunity to work in/with:

• A successful school with a strong will and determination to continue to improve
• A school that has high expectations of all who work here
• A school that places teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement
• A school that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare
• A supportive and cooperative teaching staff who are committed to their roles
• A school that works effectively with all stakeholders
• A caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people

We will encourage you to be innovative and creative and provide professional development that will support you in your future career plans.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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We are seeking to appoint an excellent practitioner to contribute significantly to the raising of attainment in English and the development of curriculum content and delivery. We are passionate about delivering a high quality and engaging English curriculum and this is a great opportunity to join a dedicated and hardworking department where you will be supported to develop your practice.

The Derby High School is the highest performing school in Bury, Greater Manchester and has sustained this position for a number of years. In 2023 in English (both) 77% of students attained passes at Grade 4 and 61% passes at Grade 5. Our English progress score is +0.63. We are extremely proud of these results and delighted that our students are leaving us with the skills in English to support further studies and future employment. The Derby High School is an over-subscribed 11-16 Co-Educational School situated in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester. We are an inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this has been recognised by Ofsted. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School are impressed by the warm and welcoming environment that we work in. We believe that The Derby High School is a great place to work. This post offers you the opportunity to work in/with:

• A successful school with a strong will and determination to continue to improve
• A school that has high expectations of all who work here
• A school that places teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement
• A school that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare
• A supportive and cooperative teaching staff who are committed to their roles
• A school that works effectively with all stakeholders
• A caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people
We will encourage you to be innovative and creative and provide professional development that will support you in your future career plans.