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Head of English

Head of English

Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School

Lancashire

  • Expired
Salary:
TLR 1.2 (£11,410)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2024
Apply by:
14 April 2024

Job overview

Required for September 2024

Permanent, Full Time

Head of English

TLR 1.2 (£11,410) 

The Governors wish to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and talented teacher to be Head of English at our vibrant and happy school. This is an exciting time in our school`s development and we are looking for an individual who will focus on providing the very best for every student and will positively contribute to Brownedge St Mary`s journey. 

The successful candidate will:

  • have excellent teaching skills and a passion and commitment to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.
  • be a hardworking, imaginative thinker who has excellent organisational and time management skills
  • have a strong moral purpose and the integrity to want the best for every student.
  • have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing demands.
  • have a willingness to take risks and try innovative approaches to removing barriers to learning.
  • be committed to contributing towards the extracurricular life of the school 

In return, Brownedge St Mary’s offers:

  • Wonderful children, loyal and proud of their school
  • Hard working and committed staff
  • Insightful and supportive governors
  • An environment shaped by the best pastoral care where every child’s future matters •
  • Excellent opportunities to develop your own professional development 

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

Closing Date: Sunday 14th April 2024 at Midnight

Proposed Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

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 2022 an on-line search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted Candidates.

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.

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About Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School

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+44 1772 339813

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Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School is a mixed, Roman Catholic voluntary aided state secondary school for pupils aged 11-16. 

It is operated by Lancashire County Council and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford. The school is located in Bamber Bridge, Preston.

Headteacher

Nicola Oddie

Values and vision

Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School’s motto is: “Let Your Light Shine.” It’s values, inspired by the Gospel, focus on the school’s shared responsibility to create an environment of love, respect and welcome for all members of the school community. 

The school aspires to develop what it calls the “unique gifts and talents of all”, and strives for excellence in everything it does. Brownedge St Mary’s hopes to live out  its commitment to service, love and justice in both the local and global communities, and nurture a journey of faith and discovery for all its students.

The school celebrates and reflects on the love of God, which it says is at the heart of all the school is. It recognises and respects the spiritual diversity of its learning community, and promotes a positive culture of openness to enquiry.

Ofsted

“In a relatively short time, the school has made a successful journey from requiring improvement to becoming a good school. The school’s leaders, governors and staff share the headteacher’s determination to make the school as good as it can be for each individual pupil.”

“The staff and parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.”

View Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed