Teacher of English
Rainhill High School, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NYThis job expired on 23 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
23 June 2023 at 9am
Date listed
9 June 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 hrs Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £25,714 to £41,604
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about making a difference in English, literature and literacy across the whole school curriculum? If you are, and you have a strong track record of delivering high quality lessons and excellent outcomes for students, then come and join a high performing, supportive and forward-thinking English team at Rainhill High School, including Rainhill Sixth.
Rainhill High was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023, with English being a deep-dive subject.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, ambitious and inspirational Teacher of English for September 2023, who has a thirst for knowledge and the drive to
succeed to teach KS3 and KS4 English. The successful candidate will have the capacity to enthuse, engage
and inspire our pupils through strong subject knowledge; someone who thrives on
collaboration and teamwork; a committed professional with high levels of
personal motivation and ambition.
Applications are welcome from both experienced and newly qualified teachers.
You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to teaching and the ability to develop our students’ love of learning in English. If you believe you have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and be part of our pursuit of excellence, then we are the school for you.
Familiarity with GCSE and KS3 requirements in English
Track record of expertise and raising achievement and securing improvement
Familiarity with A level syllabus requirements in English
Good Degree in relevant subject area
PGCE in relevant subject area
QTS/QTLS
Ability and experience of teaching English at KS3 and GCSE
Relevant, recent experience of working in an 11-16 or 11-18 school
Experience of teaching across the ability spectrum
Enthusiasm and ability to motivate and inspire students and staff
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to enthuse, inspire and motivate students, staff, and parents
What the school offers its staff
Our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our pupils receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently. The school is working hard to make a difference to staff workload by investing time, technology, and support to make Rainhill High School and Rainhill Sixth an attractive place to work.
We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly over subscribed.
Commitment to safeguarding
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
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About Rainhill High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1852 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Rainhill High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01744677205
11-18 Mixed Comprehensive 1847 on roll
Rainhill High School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form centre located in Rainhill, Merseyside, England.
The school converted to an academy under Rainhill Learning Village in March 2017. More recently, the school has become part of the Stephenson Trust.
Our Partners
Founded in 2015 by former Liverpool and England striker, Robbie Fowler, The Fowler Academy’s results are impressive. Receiving glowing reports from OFSTED and Pearson qualifications, The Fowler Academy were awarded 'Most Inspirational Post 16 Provider in 2019's Educate Awards and were shortlisted in the 2021 TES Awards, as best national provider and have recently moved to their new home, the former first team training ground for Liverpool FC, Melwood.
Partnerships with the LFC Foundation and Rainhill, The Fowler Academy's blended offer of football and post 16 education is both exciting and innovative, ensuring excellent outcomes for students.
Arranging a visit to Rainhill High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk.
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