Teacher of English

Teacher of English at Brighouse High School

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• Job Reference # EDV/2026/BHS/85142


• Location: Finkil Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 2NY


• Contract Type: Permanent


• Contract Term: Full-Time


• Salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)


• Closing Date: Midday, Mon 11th May, 2026


• Start Date: September 2026


• Positions Available: 1


• Positions Available 1


• Suitable for ECTs

About this Role

Brighouse High School is offering an opportunity to join a successful team in a forward-thinking school, which focuses on raising attainment. Brighouse High School is an important part of the local community and we are always oversubscribed.

The English department is a particular strength of the school; an expert team of dedicated colleagues, with experience in supporting and developing career entry colleagues. Students value their English lessons and are successful at GCSE. High numbers of students opt to take English Language, English Literature and Media Studies at A Level.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of English to join an ambitious English Department. The successful candidate would have an ability to teach to GCSE and beyond, as well as a commitment to contributing to all aspects of school life. Applications from ECTs and experienced teachers will be welcome.

What we can offer you:

• An opportunity to work in a happy school with strong relationships


• Full support from a highly experienced and dedicated senior leadership team


• Induction and mentoring from a welcoming whole staff body


• A strong pastoral support framework and behaviour system to work within


• CPD and early careers support


• A range of colleague benefits including wellbeing and Employee Assistance programme, giving access to family healthcare, counselling and a range of other services

Our latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2022, recognised that, 'There is an acute awareness of what pupils need to support them…all pupils, including those with SEND, access an ambitious curriculum that stimulates their minds and promotes curiosity'.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check before the appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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Related Documents

• JobApplicationPack_Teacher Eng...pdf

Contact Details

Jane Pyrah



vacancies@brighouse.calderdale.sch.uk

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Brighouse High School

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Finkil Street, Brighouse

West Yorkshire

HD6 2NY

admin@brighouse.calderdale.sch.uk

http://www.brighouse.calderdale.sch.uk

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The English department is a particular strength of the school; an expert team of dedicated colleagues, with experience in supporting and developing career entry colleagues. Students value their English lessons and are successful at GCSE. High numbers of students opt to take English Language, English Literature and Media Studies at A Level.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of English to join an ambitious English Department. The successful candidate would have an ability to teach to GCSE and beyond, as well as a commitment to contributing to all aspects of school life. Applications from ECTs and experienced teachers will be welcome.