Summary

School name
Unity College
Address
Townley Holmes, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3DF
School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
Age range
11 to 16
Size
1402 pupils enrolled

About Unity College

Welcome to Unity College, an 11-16 college in the heart of Burnley. We are committed to making education an enjoyable, rewarding and stimulating experience where all students develop a passion to be “the best that they can be”.

At our College, traditional values meet with innovative approaches to learning and fantastic facilities.

We are relentless in our pursuit of high standards and academic success for every child. We offer excellent teaching in a safe and caring environment. Our expectations of students and staff are high and the rewards last a lifetime.

We want our students to leave us with wonderful memories. A huge range of additional opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom, allows our students to develop their individual characters and talents and to fulfil their aspirations.

I am very proud to be the Headteacher of Unity College: a successful college with a very exciting future. I encourage you to visit the College during a working day to see for yourself the high-quality learning and teaching and to experience the friendly, happy and purposeful atmosphere that characterise Unity College. Visits can be arranged at any time. When you visit our College, I am sure that you will recognise not only the warm welcome from our students but also their enjoyment of and their passion for learning.

Jane Richardson, Headteacher

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)
Online and social media
Prohibition from teaching
Right to Work in the UK
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.

Location and map

Townley Holmes, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3DF

Current jobs

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Role
Teaching assistant
Full time equivalent salary
Grade 5 SCP 6 - 11 (£25,989 - £28,142)
Actual salary
£20,076 - £22,872
Working pattern
  • Part time: 30 hours 25 minutes per week, Monday to Friday

  • Business Support Officer

    Role
    Administration hr data and finance
    Full time equivalent salary
    Grade 4 points 4 - 6 (£25,185 - £25,989) (actual pro-rata salary £20,863 - £21,529)
    Working pattern
  • Full time: Term time - 38 weeks per annum Monday - Friday 08:15 - 16:00

  • Teaching Assistant Level 3

    Role
    Teaching assistant
    Full time equivalent salary
    Grade 6 SCP 11 - 19 (£28,142 - £32,062)
    Actual salary
    £20,076 - £22,872
    Working pattern
  • Part time: 30 hours 25 minutes per week, Monday to Friday

  • Teacher of English

    Role
    Teacher
    Full time equivalent salary
    MPR (£32,916 - £45,352) / UPR (£47,472 - £51,048)
    Working pattern
  • Full time

  • Attendance Mentor

    Role
    Pastoral health and welfare, Other support
    Full time equivalent salary
    Grade 6 SCP points 11 - 19 (£28,142 - £32,062) (actual pro-rata salary £24,421 - £27,823)
    Working pattern
  • Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

  • Deputy Head of Year

    Role
    Head of year or phase
    Full time equivalent salary
    Grade 8 SCP points 25 - 30 (£36,363 - £40,778) (actual pro-rata salary £33,982 - £38,108)
    Working pattern
  • Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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