TEACHER OF ENGLISH

Location

UNITY COLLEGE
Towneley Holmes , Burnley , Lancashire , BB11 3DF
Tel: 01282 683010
School website: www.unity-college.com
Roll: 1500

Information

Unity College is seeking to appoint a passionate and energetic teacher to join our English Department.  If you are ambitious, innovative and dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you. 

We are passionate about teaching and learning and would love to hear from you if you share our belief in the power of education to transform lives. 

We offer:

excellent professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities

a high level of support for all new staff

the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners across the College

an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment

a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities


You will:

be, or have the potential to become, an excellent practitioner, who is able to teach English at Key Stages 3 and 4

be committed to working in a close, collaborative team

be able to use a strong pedagogical understanding to successfully deliver the English curriculum

be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life.

Unity College is a co-educational, 11-16 college.  We are one of the largest 11-16 secondary school in Lancashire, with 1500 students on roll.  Despite our size, we are a close community with a family feel.

For further details about the post including details of how to apply, please visit https://unity-college.com/vacancies/

The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 2 October 2024. Interviews to be held on a date to be confirmed during the week commencing 7 October 2024.

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.

More Information can be found at https://unity-college.com/

Essential Qualifications

Please see Recruitment Brochure

Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

07/10/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact the College's HR Manager, Joanne Lever j.lever@unity.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: HR Manager, Joanne Lever j.lever@unity.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.