Teacher of English (A TLR opportunity may be available for an exceptional candidate with wider strengths)

The Governors are seeking to appoint an ambitious and dynamic Teacher of English. A TLR opportunity may be available for an exceptional candidate who can bring wider strengths. The successful candidate will join this key department, teaching across all key stages, including English Language at A-Level. The post-holder will set high expectations for all pupils, deepening their knowledge and understanding and maximising achievement in this subject area.                                 

Through our exciting curriculum, we offer every pupil the opportunity to reach their true potential. Bellerive builds on past experiences to help all pupils and students to become successful learners and be responsible citizens. Students within KS4 follow a broad and balanced curriculum, which enables pathways appropriate to individuals and progression into our growing Sixth Form, university and the world of work. The English Department is committed to an ambitious and exciting curriculum from KS3 through to KS5. 

We are rated as a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted (October 2021) and Outstanding in the Section 48 inspection carried out by the Archdiocese of Liverpool. Since becoming an Academy in 2012 we have used the independence this has given us to further enhance the learning opportunities for our students.

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare. The post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS Certificate with a barred-list check and a medical screening questionnaire. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 17th May 2024.

Further information, including detailed job description, person specification and application forms can be obtained by visiting the Vacancies page on the school website: http://www.bellerivefcj.org/vacancies

Completed applications should be returned to brennanc@bellerivefcj.org and interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

Applicants who are not contacted may assume that they have not been successful but are thanked for their interest. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants who are not called for an interview.