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Deputy Head of English

The Elton High School, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1RN

This job expired on 9 June 2023 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 January 2024

• Closing date

  9 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Required from 1 January 2024, though an earlier start date would be preferable if in agreement with current school. Applications are also welcomed from those interested in working on a part-time basis up to 0.8 timetable (four days per week).
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6 / UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a well-qualified, dynamic and inspirational teacher to join our English team. Our ideal candidate will have a track record of delivering excellence in the classroom and supporting others to do the same.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and experienced teacher or middle leader to demonstrate impact in a key area, contributing to our next steps in pushing Elton to realise its potential as one of the very best schools in the Greater Manchester area.

What the school offers its staff

The Elton High School is a significantly oversubscribed school with a tradition of excellence. The successful applicant will be part of a core subject and department team who are a fantastic set of professionals, wholly supportive and collaborative.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2022) reiterated the strengths that had been confirmed in the previous report (2017) and are firmly embedded across our school. The inspection team noted that ‘pupils are proud to attend’ Elton with an established culture of ‘high aspirations for what pupils can achieve’. Our students achieve well, with inspectors being particularly impressed with the climate for learning and behaviour of our students – their ‘positive behaviour at all times is characteristic of the respectful culture of this school [and] their positive conduct reflects leaders’ high standards’.

The success of our school is built on the expertise of our high-quality staff. We have a strong system of staff training in place aimed at developing the very best practice, moreover we have a constant focus on ensuring that all of our team feel supported to give of their best and to have a work life balance. We pride ourselves on taking a proactive approach to promoting the well-being of everyone in our school community and consistently review opportunities to further promote staff well-being.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Please note that, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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About The Elton High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1017 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Elton High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: alil@eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0161 763 1434
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-elton-high-school (opens in new tab)

The Elton High School is a heavily oversubscribed school with a tradition of excellence. We have a history of high achievement with results regularly placing us as amongst the highest performing schools in Bury LA. The successful applicant will be part of a department team who are a fantastic set of professionals, wholly supportive and collaborative. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2022) reiterated the strengths that had been confirmed in the previous report (2017) and are firmly embedded across our school. The inspection team noted that ‘pupils are proud to attend’ Elton with an established culture of ‘high aspirations for what pupils can achieve’. Our students achieve well, with the inspectors being particularly impressed with the climate for learning and behaviour of our students – their ‘positive behaviour at all times is characteristic of the respectful culture of this school [and] their positive conduct reflects leaders’ high standards’. Recent successes of our school have been based on a relentless focus on teaching and learning. We have a strong system of staff training in place aimed at developing the very best practice while we have a constant focus on ensuring that all of our team feel supported to give of their best and to have a work life balance. We pride ourselves on taking a proactive approach to promoting the wellbeing of everyone in our school community. This is an opportunity to contribute to our next steps in pushing Elton to realise its potential as one of the very best schools in the Greater Manchester area. The school has excellent transport links with the M60, M61, M62 and M66 Motorways crisscrossing the area plus the Metrolink Light Rapid Transit system with a fast and frequent service from Bury centre through Manchester city centre to East Didsbury.

Arranging a visit to The Elton High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email alil@eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk.

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