ENGLISH TEACHER

Location

SHAFTESBURY HIGH SCHOOL
Weldbank Lane , Chorley , Lancashire , PR7 3NQ
Tel: 01257 249803
School website: www.shaftesbury.lancs.sch.uk

Information

Shaftesbury High School is a highly successful Pupil Referral Unit with a capacity for 120 pupils. We were deemed 'Good' by Ofsted and 'Outstanding' for Personal Development in October 2019.

The school is divided into ASPIRE and OASIS. ASPIRE caters for KS3 and KS4 pupils who have been permanently excluded from schools in Chorley and South Ribble areas or are on interventions to address behavioural issues. OASIS caters for KS3 and KS4 pupils who have been medically referred for an intervention place from their mainstream school.

Our vision and aspiration for all pupils is equal in that we aim to equip them with the skills, knowledge and resilience to make the most of their next steps, whether that be a mainstream setting or college, apprenticeship or training. The staff team are fully committed to ensuring that every pupil is given every opportunity to succeed within a safe and inspiring environment.

We require an English Teacher for KS4 and KS3 pupils. We welcome applications from experienced personnel who have a passion for and a proven track record of successfully working with pupils with behavioural issues and has experience of teaching English to the National Curriculum standards.

We require a proven track record in a commitment to keeping all children safe in education.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Essential Qualifications

Honours Degree
Qualified Teacher Status

Desirable Qualifications

Please see job description and person specification

Essential Experience

Please see job description and person specification

Desirable Experience

Please see job description and person specification

Proposed Interview Date:

01/07/2021 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Dale Hannah, English Teacher and Literacy Lead

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return to head@shaftesbury.lancs.sch.uk and copy bursar@shaftesbury.lancs.sch.uk
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.