EXPIRED

This job expired on 7 February 2023 – see similar jobs

  • Start date details

    September 2023 or sooner

  • Closing date

    7 February 2023 at 1:38pm

  • Date listed

    23 January 2023

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 to U3 depending on experience. Applications from ECT welcome.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualified Teacher Status

A recognised degree or equivalent

Successful English teaching to GCSE/KS4 level in an 11-16 school - either in placement or employment

Assessment for Learning Planning

Differentiation / personalisation, to include the needs of SEND students

Behaviour management strategies ICT Literacy

Awareness of the health and safety issues in teaching English

Letter should be clear, concise, accurately written and presented in an organised way

Letter should outline a clear educational philosophy and relate directly to the requirements of the post and the school as outlined in the Job Description, this Person Specification and other documentation

Application form should be fully completed, accurate and legible

Candidates will have to demonstrate their suitability to work with children

Experience of quality assurance processes

Excellent subject knowledge and effective classroom practice

Knowledge and understanding of current educational issues, including national policies, prioritiesand legislation

Knowledge and understanding of current curricular, teaching and learning issues relevant to the English department

Understanding of strategies for school improvement

Ability to use ICT to enhance learning and to administer professional duties

Self-confidence, self-motivation, personal impact and presence The ability to relate well to students, parents and staff

Effective communication and exceptional interpersonal skills High levels of commitment, enthusiasmand motivation

A clear understanding of the needs, values and aspirations of all students being educated in thisschool

A good sense of humour

Willingness to make a substantial contribution to the school’s vision and future development


What the school offers its staff

Parklands High School is an oversubscribed,successful, supportive and high achieving academy with 1109 students on roll. The school plays an active role in teacher training and in collaborating with other schools. It is also one of only 8 schools in the country to have been awarded the SSAT Leading Edge Framework For Exceptional Education in recognition of its innovative work in Transforming Learning Behaviours.

At Parklands we aim to deliver an outstanding and exceptional educational experience to ourstudent community. We are proud of our reputation as a forward-thinking school which invests in the latest teaching and learning technologies and resources. Combined with an extensive network of pastoral support, we foster leadership skills and develop the attributes, personal qualities and social skills that will be essential to our students as they become adults in an ever-changing world.

Indeed, in 2018, Ofsted commented “Students usually behave thoughtfully in school and therespect that they have for people’s differences is strong”.

The core values of Learn, Respect, Aspire and Achieve underpin the Parklands’ ethos and webelieve that everyone, both students and staff, should strive to be the best that they can be. No matter what changes are ahead in terms of national policy, we maintain focus on offering a curriculum that stretches and challenges our students, preparing them for future careers and adult working life.

The English department is our highest performing department; it is forward-thinking, creative,innovative and supportive of change and new approaches. You will be well supported in order to ensure consistency and challenge.

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.

This job post has expired.

Upload additional documents

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

About Parklands High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
View all Secondaryjobs
School size
1107 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Phone number
01257 264596

Parklands High School is a high-achieving 11 - 16 mixed comprehensive standalone academy.

Arranging a visit to Parklands High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lpilkington@parklandsacademy.co.uk.

School location

Similar jobs nearby

Teacher of Drama

Parklands High School

Southport Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1LL

Teacher of Food Technology

Quick Apply

Standish Community High School

Kenyon Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0NX

English Teacher

Quick Apply

University Collegiate School

Deane Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG

Teacher of English

Lytham St Annes High School

Albany Road, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4GW

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Lancashire, Blackburn and Blackpool