Teacher of English (Temporary Maternity Cover)

Parklands High School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1LL

5 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
10 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 April 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject: English
Working pattern: Full time: Hours of work are as detailed in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions document
Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover - 01/09/2024 to 04/04/2025
Pay scale: MPS/UPS depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ethos of the English department is one of engagement, enjoyment, excellent teacher/pupilrelationships and expectations of high standards for all pupils. We are seeking someone who will impart a love of English to pupils of all abilities and backgrounds. New ideas and initiatives are warmly welcomed. A sense of humour and the ability to be a team player are vital.

The successful candidate will:

● be an excellent teacher

● be a strategic and innovative thinker

● be committed to raising achievement and levels of progress for all learners

● be focused on improving teaching and learning

● be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues

● be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

● have excellent subject knowledge

What the school offers its staff

Staﬀ in our trust beneﬁt from:

a culture that actively promotes a positive work-life balance
a culture that promotes wellbeinginitiatives
access to UK Healthcare (https: /www.ukhealthcare.org.uk/) helping staﬀ with the cost of everyday health expenses such as visiting the opticians, paying for glasses, dental treatment and even paying for prescriptions, up to agreed policy limits. Employees can also claim an allowance for hospital admissions, whether NHS or private, access telephone counselling services and receive a discount on gym membership to keep them ﬁt and motivated for work.
opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities and school trips
an open-door policy, allowing any colleague to speak with a member of the Senior Leadership Teamwithout an appointment
excellent relationships between the Trade Unions and the trust schools

Staﬀ at Parklands High School specifically beneﬁt from:

Free access to our state-of-the-art gym before and after school, as well as during school holidays
A comprehensive well-being programme with a range of beneﬁts including; Friday treats,staﬀ bar-b-ques, Christmas lunch, a well-stocked staﬀ room…

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.