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This job expired on 7 December 2020

  • Job start date

    1 April 2021

  • Closing date

    7 December 2020 at 9am

  • Date listed

    18 November 2020

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

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Subject

History

Working pattern

Full time

Full-time equivalent salary

T1 - T9 (£25,714 - £41,604)

Teacher of History (Maternity Leave Cover) - 1 Year Fixed Term from April 2021 - April 2022 job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher of History to work in our forward-thinking and successful school as we strive to be outstanding in all we do. The post would be suitable for either a NQT or an experienced teacher. Sharples School provides a very successful training programme for NQTs, working closely with local teaching schools. For experienced members of the profession there are many opportunities within the school to add to their existing range of experience and expertise and lead on aspects of teaching and learning. There are opportunities for working with classes across the ability spectrum at both Key Stage 3 and 4 and to work in a pastoral role as a form tutor.

We require someone who can demonstrate and evidence:-
Excellent communication skills;
A high level of subject expertise and an in-depth understanding of curriculum pedagogical and assessment issues associated with achieving outstanding results at both key stages;
Excellent teaching and improving student outcomes.

The key areas of responsibility will be:-
To plan teaching to achieve outstanding progress in students’ learning;
To set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching and the development of positive and productive relationships;
To use a variety of teaching methods and resources, which sustain the momentum of students work and keeps all pupils engaged;
To use assessment information to inform planning and maximise progress;
To mark and monitor students work providing constructive feedback and setting appropriate targets to maximise progress.

Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the disclosure and barring service. The school operates the local authority no smoking policy and is a no smoking site.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the disclosure and barring service.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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About Sharples School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1218 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Sharples School website
Email address
recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk
Phone number
01204 333253
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‘The pupils embody their school motto of Learn Dream Achieve’
(Ofsted January 2025)

Gold Winner Pearson Teaching Awards – ‘Secondary School of the Year 2023-24’

2024 Progress 8 score + 0.86

Sharples School Multi-Academy Trust is an over-subscribed mixed comprehensive with over 1,200 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton in pleasant surroundings. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. After previously being graded Good in 2019, Sharples was judged as ‘significantly improved in all areas’ at its last inspection in January 2025.

Arranging a visit to Sharples School

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

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