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  • Job start date

    4 November 2024

  • Closing date

    20 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    6 September 2024

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time: 25

Contract type

Fixed term - Required for 4th November 2024 to cover maternity leave until 31st October 2025 (or until the postholder returns from maternity leave. - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

    • A commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing
    • Qualified Teacher Status
    • The ability to teach English up to KS3 and KS4
    • A thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum changes for English
    • An enthusiasm and passion for the teaching of English
    • Excellent subject knowledge
    • The ability to develop effective working relationship with students
    • The ability to command the respect of staff and students alike
    • The ability to work as a supportive team member
    • Excellent classroom teaching & management skills
    • A high degree of organisational ability
    • A commitment to continued professional development
    • A willingness to share best practice and learn from others
    • Experience of using ICT in English
    • A willingness to take part in extra-curricular activities

What the school offers its staff

  • Excellent CPD opportunities
  • An opportunity to join a well-established, committed and successful team in an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support
  • An opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff
  • Free on-site parking
  • Occupational Health and Pension
  • Excellent facilities

Commitment to safeguarding

Kirkby High School acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice standards and Ofsted requirements.

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About Kirkby High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
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School size
1028 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Phone number
0151 477 8710

Kirkby High School is an Ofsted rated 'Good' 11-16 mixed comprehensive. All staff at Kirkby High School fully embrace our vision: “A community driven by high expectations and mutual respect providing all individuals with the belief and opportunities to succeed now and in the future”.

Kirkby High School stands at the centre of our local community and we believe that we offer our young people guidance and aspiration to be the best they can be in all aspects of life. Quality teaching and learning, supported by reliable pastoral systems, ensure that students are preparing well for later life.

We believe in building a culture of resilience and tolerance in which our students can thrive. Our aim is to increase our students’
self-belief and to show them that they can be what they want to be.

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