Teacher of English
Brigshaw High School, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2HRThis job expired on 26 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
26 March 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 March 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an outstanding and talented Teacher of English. An exciting opportunity to be part of this successful subject team, which supports students to achieve their potential at GCSE and A level.
We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who can provide a first-class education for our students, raising achievement and promoting outstanding progress. You must have a passion for English and the ability to communicate this to a wide range of pupils with different needs and abilities. You will be expected to teach across all age and ability ranges.
What the school offers its staff
Brigshaw High School is a very successful and inclusive 11-19 comprehensive school of over 1400 students serving communities across outer east of Leeds. The school has outstanding teaching accommodation and sporting facilities and strong learning and community partnerships.
On 1st September 2016 Brigshaw converted to an Academy status as part of the Brigshaw Learning Partnership, a multi-academy trust consisting of ourselves and five other primary schools.
Brigshaw 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children regardless of age, gender, religion or beliefs, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. All adults in our schools have a full and active part to play in protecting our children from harm, and that the child or young person’s welfare is our paramount concern. We ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate training to recognise, identify and respond to safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people.
About Brigshaw High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1369 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brigshaw High School website
- Email address
- brannar01@brigshawtrust.com
Our mission at Brigshaw High School is to provide a cradle to career education that allows our children to enjoy lives of choice and opportunity. Our shared ambition is underpinned by a commitment to our values of equality, integrity, respect and resilience. We aim for an aspirational culture built upon love, structure and high expectations for all.
Brigshaw High School is proud to be part of Brigshaw Learning Partnership (BLP) together with six primary schools across East Leeds. Being part of the BLP family enables effective relationships to be built with families, strengthens our practice and provides children in the local community with a coherent cradle to career education.
We are openly focused on the educational outcomes for all and firmly believe that placing the student at the centre of everything we do will ensure that those whom we teach leave with the best possible grades and go on to achieve wonderful things in life.
Brigshaw High School has a reputation for commitment to students of all abilities and a renowned level of pastoral care. This is the result of a dedicated and highly effective team of staff ensuring that pupils have every opportunity to succeed in a huge variety of activities in and out of the classroom.
Arranging a visit to Brigshaw High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email brannar01@brigshawtrust.com.
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