SECOND IN ENGLISH

Location

PENWORTHAM GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
Cop Lane , Penwortham , Preston , Lancashire , PR1 0SR
Tel: 01772 743399
School website: www.penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 800

Information

The Governors wish to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner to join our outstanding English Department, working alongside the Curriculum Leader to support curriculum development and the management of the department to improve progress for all students.  The successful applicant will be joining a department that has a proven track record of achieving superb GCSE results and will be expected to actively contribute towards even greater successes in the future.  This post is suitable for a well-qualified, experienced, enthusiastic, and passionate English teacher.

Penwortham Girls' High is a popular, oversubscribed school.  Central to our ethos are our six core values: compassion, resilience, dignity, ambition, curiosity, and social responsibility. These principles permeate every facet of school life, offering our students a multitude of opportunities to grow into articulate, questioning, tolerant, and independent young women.  Our students, who serve as outstanding ambassadors for our school, exhibit remarkable levels of respect and support for one another, fostering an environment that encourages personal growth and achievement.

Please note that the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and online checks in line with KCSIE.

The closing date is 4pm on Friday 28th March 2025 and interview will be held the following week on Thursday 3rd April 2025.  

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.

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Proposed Interview Date:

03/04/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post please contact Mrs Snowdon, Curriculum Leader via email d.snowdon@penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk or Mr Ramsdale, Senior Assistant Headteacher at the school on 01772 743399 or via email j.ramsdale@penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form and further details are attached to this advert or available from the school website. Completed application form with covering letter should be submitted by the deadline and marked FAO Business Manager

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