Teacher of History (with English) Full-time Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Prenton High School for Girls, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 6RR

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2024

• Closing date

  10 October 2023 at 5pm

• Date listed

  19 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: English, History
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5 hours
• Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover - 8 months (Jan 24 - Aug 24)
• Pay scale: Main/Upper pay scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of History (with English)

Full-time Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Main/Upper Pay Scale

Required for January until August 2024

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of History (with the ability to teach English) with the skills, enthusiasm and drive to be part of our highly successful school.

If you have a passion for your subjects with the ability to teach across the full age and ability range up to GCSE, and believe you can inspire and motivate young people to achieve the best outcomes, then we would like to hear from you.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.

We are committed to diversity and have policies in place to promote equality of opportunity.

To apply, please use the attached application form

Applications to be returned to gaughanj@prentonhighschool.co.uk

Closing Date: Tuesday 10 October 4pm

Interviews: 17 October

Hesketh Avenue, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 6RR. 0151 644 8113

Headteacher Mrs L Ayling BA (Hons) PGCE NPQH

What the school offers its staff

Onsite parking, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension, Flu jabs, Cycle to work scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Prenton High School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare, both physical and emotional, of every student, both inside and outside of the school premises. We follow a child-centred approach to safeguarding our students, which means that at all times staff must consider what is in best interests of the child and take action accordingly. We work together with external agencies to ensure that the school identifies, accesses and supports those children who are suffering or likely to suffer harm.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to gaughanj@prentonhighschool.co.uk

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

Upload additional documents

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

Person Specification History and English Teacher.pdf - 94.2 KB (opens in new tab)

Prenton School Priorities 23-24.pdf - 743 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher of History and English Maternity Job Description.pdf - 113 KB (opens in new tab)

About Prenton High School for Girls

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 780 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Prenton High School for Girls website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: gaughanj@prentonhighschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 0151 644 4217
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/prenton-high-school-for-girls-birkenhead (opens in new tab)

Making a positive difference today to achieve a better tomorrow by: Providing a safe, happy and respectful school community. Making students the foundation of our school. Celebrating and welcoming diversity and equality. Empowering, challenging and inspiring all in the classroom and beyond. Creating opportunities where everyone is supported and valued. Promoting courage, ambition and aspiration. The staff, governors, students and whole Prenton community will achieve this through our values of: Trust, Respect, Integrity, Kindness, Endeavour.

Arranging a visit to Prenton High School for Girls

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

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