Teacher of English

Kirkby High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9PP

Deadline is today

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  31 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 25
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status
• The ability to teach English up to KS4
• A thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum changes for English
• An enthusiasm and passion for the teaching of English
• Excellent subject knowledge
• The ability to develop effective working relationship with students
• The ability to command the respect of staff and students alike
• The ability to work as a supportive team member
• Excellent classroom teaching & management skills
• A high degree of organisational ability
• A commitment to continued professional development
• A willingness to share best practice and learn from others
• Experience of using ICT in English
• A willingness to take part in extra-curricular activities

What the school offers its staff

• Excellent CPD opportunities
• An opportunity to join a well-established, committed and successful team in an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support
• An opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Health and Pension
• Excellent facilities

Commitment to safeguarding

Kirkby High School acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice standards and Ofsted requirements.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to j.barrett@kirkbyhighschool.net

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

KHS Recruitment Pack - Teacher of English March 2023.docx - 1.34 MB (opens in new tab)

About Kirkby High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 942 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Kirkby High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin@kirkbyhighschool.net
• Phone number: 0151 477 8710
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kirkby-high-school (opens in new tab)

Kirkby High School is a vastly improving 11-16 mixed comprehensive of around 960 students where we continually strive to provide the highest standards for our whole school community. All staff at Kirkby High School fully embrace our philosophy: Excellence for All. Kirkby High School stands at the centre of our local community and we believe that we offer our young people guidance and aspiration to be the best they can be in all aspects of life. Quality teaching and learning, supported by reliable pastoral systems, ensure that students are preparing well for later life. We believe in building a culture of resilience and tolerance in which our students can thrive. Our aim is to increase our students’ selfbelief and to show them that they can be what they want to be.

Arranging a visit to Kirkby High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@kirkbyhighschool.net.

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