Teacher of Dance/PE (Maternity Cover)
Westleigh High School
Wigan
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- Expired
- Salary:
- QTPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- February 2018 (possibly earlier)
- Apply by:
- 8 December 2017
Job overview
TEACHER OF DANCE / PE (Maternity Cover)
QTPS
Full Time (Temporary contract to cover maternity leave)
Required from February 2018 (with the possibility of an earlier start date)
Westleigh High School is a successful, co-educational 11-16 comprehensive school and continues to be over-subscribed with first choice preferences. It has an excellent reputation for pastoral care and personal development and is at the heart of community developments.
“The new leadership team’s plans to improve the school are clearly thought out, sharp and robust. Leaders demonstrate clear capacity to take the school forward.”
“There are strong relationships between pupils and staff. Most pupils want to do well for themselves and their teachers. A renewed approach to teaching, learning and assessment provides a strong foundation for pupils to ‘Aspire and Achieve Together.’
“The Headteacher is relentless in his drive to ensure that only the best standards of behaviour are acceptable in the school.” Ofsted – December 2016
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, motivational and ambitious Teacher of Dance/PE with a strong proven track record of raising standards to secure high outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational and innovative specialist to cover maternity leave for our outstanding practitioner. Experience of teaching BTEC Dance is essential and a commitment to leading extra-curricular activities will be expected.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to make informal visits to the school and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Pam Lennon [Headteacher’s PA] at the above address.
Further details and application forms are available from the school website by visiting www.westleighhigh.co.uk or by contacting the school.
Completed applications are returnable to Mr C Bramwell [Headteacher] at the address below, or by email to:enquiries@admin.westleigh.wigan.sch.uk .
Closing date: Friday 8 December 2017 (before 12.00 noon)
Wigan Local Authority and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure procedures.
Westleigh High School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NLTel: 01942 202580
E-mail: enquiries@admin.westleigh.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.westleighhigh.co.uk
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About Westleigh High School
Westleigh High is a co-educational secondary school of around 853 students aged 11-16. Our school is committed to achieving excellence; through sustained action and dynamic improvement, we are well on the way to making this vision a reality. Teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do, underpinned by a mastery curriculum, strong sense of discipline and high aspirations. Staff are ambitious and united in their desire to play an integral role in Westleigh’s success. For any teachers considering joining our school, there has never been a better time to be on board. The school is experiencing a significant period of change, with an improved learning environment and investment in facilities. Committed to CPD, Westleigh High’s workforce is more skilled than ever before.
Located in Leigh, near Wigan, the area has a proud industrial history and strong working class values. Our ethos is to ‘aspire and achieve together’ which encapsulates the values shared by the school and the community within which it resides. Now designated an area of Greater Manchester and with easy access to Liverpool, Leigh has the advantage of proximity to the vibrant, cultural heritage of both great cities.
Westleigh High has vision - “The new leadership team’s plans to improve the school are clearly thought out, sharp and robust. Leaders demonstrate clear capacity to take the school forward.” Ofsted – December 2016
Westleigh High has heart - “There are strong relationships between pupils and staff. Most pupils want to do well for themselves and their teachers. A renewed approach to teaching, learning and assessment provides a strong foundation for pupils to ‘Aspire and Achieve Together.’” Ofsted – December 2016
Westleigh High has strength - “The Headteacher is relentless in his drive to ensure that only the best standards of behaviour are acceptable in the school.” Ofsted – December 2016
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