Head of English
Blackburn Central High School, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HJThis job expired on 10 October 2024
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
10 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
26 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: .
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Full-time equivalent salary: Main pay range 6 to Upper pay range 3
Additional allowances
TLR 1B
What skills and experience we're looking for
What we're looking for:
🔹 Resilient Leader: We seek an individual who thrives in the face of challenges, remaining steadfast and determined in achieving educational goals. Your ability to navigate obstacles with grace and resilience will inspire both students and colleagues alike.
🔹 Passionate Educator: Your love for the English language and literature should be infectious. We are looking for someone who exudes enthusiasm and is dedicated to igniting a lifelong passion for learning within our students.
🔹 Secure in Practice: Confidence in your teaching methods and a secure understanding of curriculum standards are essential. We need someone who can effectively lead and support the implementation of innovative teaching strategies while ensuring alignment with educational objectives.
🔹 Collaborative Spirit: The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, sharing best practices, and contributing to a positive and supportive work environment is crucial. We believe in the power of teamwork and value individuals who can work collaboratively towards common goals.
What the school offers its staff
BCHS is a Good school where we put our children at the forefront of everything we do. We are a successful, improving and ambitious school with Teaching and Learning integral to all we do, therefore, we are committed to high quality CPD for all staff. You will be actively supported to develop your craft and your career during your time here.
Commitment to safeguarding
Blackburn Central High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion
About Blackburn Central High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 960 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Blackburn Central High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Proyle742@bchs.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01254 505700
We are a popular, thriving school based in the heart of our community.
in our latest Ofsted report they found "Pupils are proud to attend this school. They have warm and trusting relationships with staff. Pupils told inspectors that they appreciate the family atmosphere of the school, where everyone is equally valued.
Leaders and governors have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils respond positively to the challenges set for them. They enjoy learning and achieve well.
Diversity is not just tolerated at this school, it is celebrated. Pupils and staff have won national recognition for the work that they have done to promote inclusion. There is a well established culture of respect. Bullying is rare. Leaders have systems in place to tackle any incidents of bullying or poor behaviour swiftly and effectively. Consequently
pupils are happy and safe."
There are no secrets to an excellent education: it entails good teaching and learning, strong support and hard work. We pride ourselves on knowing and caring for all our students whilst having high expectations and ambitions for them all.
We want the best for all our students, we want them to stretch themselves and reach further than they ever thought possible. Our students aspire and achieve in both their academic and personal development.
We are very proud of our students at Blackburn Central High School. They are smart, successful, polite, well behaved and keen to learn. Positive relationships between staff and students are key to our success as we know young people are inspired to learn from the people they trust and respect.
Mrs Shanaz Hussain
Headteacher
Arranging a visit to Blackburn Central High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Proyle742@bchs.co.uk.
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