Teacher of English

Stockport School, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6BW

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  13 February 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 January 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 - 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main or Upper Pay Spine

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a well-qualified colleague who has:

- A dynamic, innovative and creative approach with excellent interpersonal skills.

- The learner at the centre of their vision.

- Excellent classroom practice.

- Dedication to the value and importance of English as a subject, providing opportunity for all.

- The ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower young people to achieve excellence.

- An absolute commitment to achieving the very highest of standards.

- An ambitious and dedicated professional approach with potential leadership attributes.

Applicants are required to be well-organised, inspirational teachers, who are passionate about their subject. You will be able to work independently and in liaison with other colleagues in order to create a high level of challenge for a range of learners in every lesson and support the on-going development of this high-achieving department.

What the school offers its staff

The school is a very popular over-subscribed school with year-on-year improving results and the English Department is a creative and successful team, who are often at the forefront of developments in education.

Further details about the role

The successful candidate will join a high achieving and ambitious team in our very popular and over-subscribed school. The post would suit an inspirational and innovative teacher, ideally with a proven track record or future potential to deliver high quality outcomes for all at GCSE.

This role will provide the post holder with the opportunity to join a large, vibrant, well established and very successful English department and to gain excellent professional development as they progress in their career.

Commitment to safeguarding

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.

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.richards@stockport.stockport.sch.uk

Upload additional documents

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

Job Description - Teacher - January 2023.doc - 427 KB (opens in new tab)

Headteacher Introduction Letter - Teacher of English - January 2023.docx - 346 KB (opens in new tab)

Working at Stockport School - Recruitment Information - Jan 2023.docx - 1.02 MB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification - Teacher of English - Jan 2023.docx - 376 KB (opens in new tab)

About Stockport School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1288 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Stockport School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: j.richards@stockport.stockport.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01614833622
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stockport-school (opens in new tab)

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