TEMPORARY, TEACHER OF ENGLISH - MATERNITY COVER

Location

BROWNEDGE ST MARY'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Station Road , Bamber Bridge , Preston , Lancashire , PR5 6PB
Tel: 01772 339813
School website: www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 775

Information

Temporary, Teacher of English – Maternity Cover

This position is temporary until 31st August 2025 or the return of the postholder whichever is the sooner.

The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate teacher of English, to cover the maternity leave of our current postholder.  You will join a happy and vibrant faculty in this successful Catholic 11-16 High School.  We are looking for a well-qualified and ambitious candidate who has the ability to motivate and inspire pupils.

You will be joining a forward thinking and hardworking department comprising of experienced teachers who are committed and talented practitioners, have a passion for their subject and who deliver high quality learning through working closely together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students. 

The successful candidate will be:

A passionate educator with the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students in sharing our mission to let their light shine

An inspirational classroom practitioner with proven record of raising the attainment of students of all abilities

If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic, dedicated and well sourced team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we would like to hear from you. 

Applications from NQTs are positively welcomed as well as from more experienced colleagues

“This is a school where pupils are confident, full of life, and considerate of others.
Pupils are known well and cared about. Pupils behave well and work hard in class.”

OFSTED January 2020
Informal discussions and visits to the school can be arranged by contacting school on 01772 339813
Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd October 2024 at 12 noon

We reserve the right to close this post should we receive suitable applications prior to the closing date.  Therefore, we would encourage early applications.

Proposed Interviews Week beginning the 7th October 2024

Further information and an application pack are available to download from the school website:
www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk.

Please return completed application to recruitment@st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation 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.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure with the DBS. 

Brownedge St. Mary’s Catholic High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring the safety of all its children and young people

Essential Qualifications

Please see attached Application Pack

Desirable Qualifications

Please see attached Application Pack

Essential Experience

Please see attached Application Pack

Desirable Experience

Please see attached Application Pack

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Informal discussions and visits to the school can be arranged by contacting school on 01772 339813

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Further information and an application pack are available to download from the school website:
www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk
Please return completed applications electronically to:
recruitment@st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk

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