Teacher of English
Preston Muslim Girls High School, Preston, PR1 5BY10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
02/09/2024
Closing date
9 July 2024 at 9am
Date listed
25 June 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - with a view to be reviewed
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS - DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
What skills and experience we're looking for
Strategic direction and development of the school:
• to provide inspiring and purposeful leadership for the pupils within a caring and secure Islamic environment
• to work in partnership with the stakeholders of the school and the Local Authority in generating the ethos and values which underpin the school enriched by mutual care and respect extending into the local community
• to promote the overall aims and objectives of the school
• promote and deliver the priorities and policies of the school by contributing to School Improvement and Development Planning. To consistently and persistently implement agreed policies and initiatives and adhere to the school’s ethos within and beyond the school
• liaise, as required, with a range of educational partners, internal and external, to underpin the raising of pupil attainment
• participate in full staff and departmental meetings and to contribute to the school’s decision making and consultation procedures
• support the school’s home and community liaison work through the appropriate participation in events
• to work effectively as a member of the English faculty
What the school offers its staff
Are you seeking a new opportunity within an ambitious and supportive team, where you can contribute towards an excellent teaching and learning environment?
This is a fixed term contract with a view to be reviewed at the end of the academic year.
Job overview
We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of English to join our team at Preston Muslim Girls High School. You’ll possess energy, enthusiasm and desire to inspire a love of English. You will be responsible for delivering English lessons in line with relevant curriculum requirements, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are maintained, whilst collaborating with the wider English faculty to sustain and raise class achievement to an outstanding level.
WHY CHOOSE US
Preston Muslim Girls High School is a highly regarded and an extremely successful 11-16 Islamic High School. The school has the highest P8 within the authority and is ranked 9th nationally. This demonstrates the high expectations and performance of all within the school.
In December 2022 Ofsted graded the school as ‘Outstanding’. ‘Leaders expectations for pupils academic achievement are unwaveringly high for every pupil.’
‘Governors and leaders are relentless in pursuing the best for the pupils. The ethos of the school promotes strong productive relationships between all stakeholders’. (Ofsted Nov 2016)
Governors and leaders are relentless in pursuing the best for the pupils. The ethos of the school promotes strong productive relationships between all stakeholders’. (Ofsted) Our pupils make a huge contribution to the Islamic life and ethos of the school and as an inspirational team player you will be keen to get involved in the vast array of activities at the school as well as the larger community to help support the department further. The school provides a welcoming, calm and safe environment in which our young people can thrive. Staff in every area of the school, whatever their role, are kind, thoughtful and entirely focused on ensuring that every child makes the most of the opportunities offered to them. Safeguarding and Child Protection practices are exemplary; attendance rates are exceptional; and visitors to the school frequently comment upon the exemplary behaviour and attitude of our pupils.
Your opportunity
Inspire the next generation of pioneers by joining us at Preston Muslim Girls High School. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about the power of education to improve the life chances of young people and a committed team player who is driven to raising attainment.
Building character and skills, developing and valuing young people and giving them every opportunity to achieve the highest standards in their academic journey is fundamental to our vision.
We would be interested to hear from both experienced candidates and those entering their newly qualified teacher year. We have a proven track record of support and development.
Perfect for an individual who likes a challenge and is committed to student’s learning. The ideal candidate will be motivated, patient and caring with the student’s quality of learning and excellent progression at the centre of what they do day to day.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Preston Muslim Girls High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Muslim, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 578 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancy@pmghs.com
- Phone number
- 01772651906
Preston Muslim Girls High School is highly regarded and an extremely successful 11-16 Islamic High School. PMGHS has been recognised by DfE as one of the top non-selective schools in the country.
In November 2016, Ofsted graded the school as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas,
‘Governors and leaders are relentless in pursuing the best for the pupils. The ethos of the school promotes strong productive relationships between all stakeholders. ‘(Ofsted)
Arranging a visit to Preston Muslim Girls High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancy@pmghs.com.
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