English Teacher - KS4 Lead

Teacher of English as Leader of KS4 

Permanent Contract starting April 2022

Salary  MPG – UPS - £25,714 - £41,604 & TLR for KS4 Lead 

Oldershaw School is an 11-19 co-educational comprehensive situated in the borough of Wirral, which is an easy commute from Liverpool and Chester.   We have a proud history of a hundred years of success and we believe in the very highest standards and expectations to provide a rich and challenging education for each and every student.

We are committed to supporting our staff, we can offer a generous pension scheme, death in service benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free parking and bike to work scheme.

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, innovative and highly motivated Teacher of English who is able to lead on KS4 to our  passionate and experienced team.  Successful applicants will have the opportunity to teach English language and English literature from KS3 to KS5 and be able to drive their vision in terms of resources and pedagogical practice. Applicants should have the ability to bring out the best in students; engage students through creative delivery and be eager to try new ideas in a supportive environment. The candidate will need to work under the overall direction of the Subject Leader and as part of a collegiate English Leadership group comprising the Head of English and the Leader of Key Stage 3. It is essential that the candidate can build on the development of our brand-new  KS3 mastery programme and collaboratively work with the Ks3 Leader.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team who truly aim to make a difference, not only to students’ academic success, but also in developing pride, kindness and resilience.

If you believe that you could contribute to our English Department and lead by your example , we would love to hear from you.

Further details and an application pack can be obtained from the School’s  website. Please apply using the School’s application form and submit it to HR@oldershaw.wirral.sch.uk together with a covering letter explaining how your vision, skills and experience have prepared you for this job.  Your application should be addressed for the attention of Mrs A Jackson.  

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  The school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

The School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation.

Closing date: 2pm  Wednesday 9 February 2022

Interview date to be advised