Teacher of English with Key Stage Responsibility

Upton-by-Chester High School

St. James Avenue, Chester, CH2 1NN

 Leader of Key Stage Three English & Leader of Key Stage Four English

For September 2024

Main or Upper Pay Scale as applicable, plus TLR 2(1) £3,562

Also, a Recruitment and Retention allowance for suitable candidate(s)

The Governor and Headteacher at Upton by Chester High School are excited to be advertising two leadership posts within the highly successful English Team at the school. We are looking to appoint inspirational teachers who will play key leadership roles in the department. This is an ideal opportunity for ambitious English teachers to join a forward-thinking department within our school.

The successful candidate will need to be a great teacher who can establish excellent relationships with learners and colleagues. They will need to be creative thinkers and willing to be flexible. The ability to communicate clearly is essential and they will need to have effective interpersonal skills. You will be able to demonstrate unwavering commitment to raising standards and improving progress so that every learner can succeed.

In return we offer

·        The opportunity to work in a successful school.

·        The opportunity to work with fantastic young people who are keen to do well.

·        An organisation that values the contribution of all staff and supports workload and wellbeing.

·        Opportunities for those who aspire to leadership through a highly effective professional learning to support leadership development.

The closing date is 12 noon, Friday 10th May 2024. Interviews will be held in the following week.

Download an application pack from our website www.uptonhigh.co.uk electronic applications should be returned to lloyds@uptonhigh.co.uk CVs alone will not be accepted. We would welcome visits to the school.

 The post is subject to suitable references and the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). Further information can be found at www.gov.uk

Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all