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Teacher of English

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NT

This job expired on 2 December 2024 – see similar jobs

• Earliest start date

  21 April 2025

• Latest start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  2 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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 Hours Per Week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a well-qualified teacher, with a specialism in either subject and with a record of planning and delivering lessons that are engaging challenging and enjoyable to pupils of all ability levels.
• Have a PGCE qualification and QTS.
• Have the ability to teach pupils throughout KS3 & KS4, with the potential for KS5 teaching.
• Have the knowledge, skills and experience to make a significant contribution to the department’s leadership team.
• Be able to inspire and make positive relationships with students to encourage great learning.
• Have evidence of supporting students to reach their full potential.
• Be a resilient character with a strong personal drive.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team whose priority is to support and develop you.
• A dedicated, hardworking and supportive English team, all of whom are passionate about their subject.
• Friendly and highly motivated students who are keen to learn and take pride in their achievements.
• A comprehensive induction programme when joining the school as an ECT, including your own dedicated mentor.
• An Investors in People approved school where staff are supported and encouraged to take part in professional development programmes with the opportunity to share best practice within your own department and with staff from other specialisms.

Commitment to safeguarding

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the “Disclosure and Barring Service” along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.
Application forms can be accessed from www.sandbachhigh.co.uk

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About Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1391 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: Recruitment@sandbachhigh.co.uk
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Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College enjoys a pleasant situation in the historic market town of Sandbach. As a community we work together to create a secure and friendly environment in which individuals can grow intellectually, emotionally and socially.

We are proud to be registered with ‘Investors In People’ and continue to support the development of our teachers and support staff. We offer regular training programmes as well as staff well-being activities. Our school offers an exciting, rewarding and supportive environment for all our staff enabling them to grow and build on their skills.

We take pride in being a caring and well-ordered community where everyone is encouraged to develop self-awareness and personal responsibility and play a full part in the life of the school. Our Code of Conduct is based on respect, courtesy and consideration. We make sure that students who work hard, help others and show responsibility in their behaviour are properly recognised through our awards system.

Our extensive curriculum is broad and balanced, giving all students the opportunity to develop their potential. A wide range of learning and teaching strategies is used to actively involve students in the learning process. Progress is carefully assessed and monitored.

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