Teacher of English (Maternity)
Northgate High School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DLThis job expired on 16 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
From the start of the Autumn term 2024
Closing date
16 June 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time Maternity - we will consider flexible working arrangements for the right candidate
Contract type
- Fixed term - until member of staff return from maternity leave - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000-£46,525
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you want to be part of a collaborative and high performing English Department? Are you passionate about inspiring and supporting students to achieve their full creative potential in English subjects? If so, we want to hear from you.
Main Responsibilities
You will teach a range of Key Stage 3 and 4 English classes, alongside colleagues of the highest calibre.
The Ideal Candidate
Required from the start of the Autumn term 2024,a highly motivated member of staff with specialist subject knowledge and interest in teaching English. You will have, or be developing, outstanding teaching practice in addition to having a commitment to collaboration and teamwork. You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills and be innovative and enthusiastic.
What the school offers its staff
Being an employee of Northgate High School allows you access to an Employee Benefits scheme saving you money on many High Street brands, a cycle to work scheme, use of the sports facilities, library and free parking. Hot meals are available on-site during term time. We also offer entry into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
MPR/UPR
Maternity contract
Commitment to safeguarding
This authority 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. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Northgate High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1708 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Northgate High School website
- Email address
- tfinch@northgate.suffolk.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01473 210123
Northgate High School has recently been identified as 'the happiest school in Suffolk'. We are a large, comprehensive 11-18 school situated on the edge of Ipswich. Northgate has an impressive site, with purpose-built centres maintained and equipped to the highest standards, including recent investment in technology.
We embrace three core values of Respect, Determination and Teamwork. These values are fundamental to the calm and positive learning environment that we strive to achieve at all levels across the school.
Following Ofsted's December 2024 inspection, we are a school with students who exhibit outstanding behaviour and attitudes. Inspectors noted that our school is calm and orderly, and that student behaviour is exemplary. They also noted that staff enjoy the sense of community that they feel in our school, with their wellbeing supported by leaders. The relationships between staff and students are very strong, with students demonstrating positive behaviour for learning in lessons.
The ethos at Northgate is underpinned by our genuine desire to support the wellbeing of every student and staff member ensuring that they can realise their full potential. We value our staff highly and, if you join us, you will be working in a school that is committed to staff wellbeing, offers a first-class professional development programme carefully linked to the School Improvement Plan and Performance Objectives. This means that our CPD programme strengthens the link between personal autonomy and our aims as a school. We maintain positive links with other local schools and universities.
Along with an extensive CPD programme, we offer a competitive pension scheme and benefit package which is available to all staff.
Arranging a visit to Northgate High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tfinch@northgate.suffolk.sch.uk.
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