English Teacher
Unsworth Academy
Bury
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 25 March 2019
Job overview
Castlebrook High School is a rapidly improving school, with a clear ambition for its future: it will be second to none. We seek an exceptional candidate to join our family with drive and determination. The Academy Principal, Senior Leadership Team, Academy Councillors and staff are committed to securing outstanding in all areas of school life and the best possible outcomes and life chances for all learners. We are going to create something exceptional for the young people in our community and if this ambition appeals to you, we would be delighted to receive your application.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated English Teacher to join our growing English Department.
The successful candidate will be:
- Able to successfully teach across Key stages 3 and 4 English and
demonstrate a range of successful teaching and learning strategies - Enthusiastic, passionate, creative, flexible and innovative with the drive and determination to successfully contribute to whole school improvement
- A dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with learners and colleagues
- A professional who communicates clear expectations, leads by example and promotes at all times positive behaviour for learning
- Willing to fully support and at all times uphold the policies and positive ethosm of the school
- Willing to participate in personal continued professional development
We welcome applications from trainee teachers who will be NQT’s for the next
academic year.
The Shaw Education Trust is led by an Executive Leadership Team steeped in school leadership and improvement experience: www.shaw-education.org.uk. They are committed to the continued professional development of all members of staff and the sustained successful performance of all its academies.
This is an exciting time to join as we move to a new school building in April 2019 and take up or new name of Unsworth Academy. Our new uniform will be introduced in September 2019. The new school building will include a brand new drama studio and adjoining lecture theatre as well as a multi-purpose art and photography studio. This will provide an outstanding learning environment and a fantastic work environment. The school is easily accessible from across the region and is located 2 minutes drive from the M60/M62/M66 (Junction 17).
Informal visits to school are available, please contact Miss C Allen, PA to the Academy Principal at c.allen@castlebrookhighschool.co.uk or on 0161 7969820 to arrange.
Closing Date: 25/03/2019 9am
Interview: 28/03/2019
Please forward completed application forms to:
Miss C Allen, PA to the Academy Principal at c.allen@castlebrookhighschool.co.uk
At our school each pupil can feel that they belong to a caring and supportive environment. The school/academy is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of students and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening including a DBS check.
Attached documents
About Unsworth Academy
- Unsworth Academy
- Parr Lane, Bury
- Lancashire
- BL9 8LP
- United Kingdom
Unsworth Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school in Lancashire, serving students from the age of 11-16. The secondary school, situated in Bury has approximately 958 students on record.
Academy Principal
Mr A Fair
Values and vision
Unsworth Academy’s vision is to inspire learners to achieve their full potential and succeed in all that they do, with the motto: “Inspire, Challenge, Excel.” The secondary school has three core values: respect, pride and ambition, and hopes that by following these, everyone at the school will go on to have a successful and fulfilling life. The school believes in working together as a community to ensure that its goals are met. Students are encouraged to take part in extra-curricular activities to gain additional learning experiences outside of the classroom and gain further knowledge and confidence. These range from after school clubs and trips to an active Student Council, where leadership and teamwork skills are practiced. The school also encourages students to become active citizens of the community through organising charity and fundraising events.
Ofsted
“Leaders and the overwhelming majority of staff are committed to the school and determined to raise standards. Pupils are given a voice at this school. The work of the student council is contributing to the improvements in teaching, learning and the school environment.”
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