Head of English
Penwortham Priory Academy
Preston
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR & TLR 1B
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2017
Job overview
Here at Penwortham Priory Academy, we consider ourselves to be one big family. We are situated in Penwortham, which is a leafy suburb of South Ribble. The growing numbers and popularity of the school within the local community will result in 200 more pupils being in the school at September 2018 start from present.
At Priory, we want a system in which all children and young people achieve. We believe we can have a great school that delivers quality and equality for all our students. This will involve imagination, courage and collective action, with capacity building at its heart – leadership capacity, pedagogical capacity and the capacity for creativity and action. If this is something which you think you could be part of, please read on.
We are looking for
- Someone who can promote a love and passion of learning and pupils intellectual curiosity.
- Someone who has a clear understanding of the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and being able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.
- Someone who can set targets that stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions.
- Someone with a continued commitment to their own professional development.
- Someone with management experience in subject area or a key stage.
What we can offer you
- Committed students who are positive and keen to learn.
- The opportunity to become a part of our friendly and supportive family.
- Excellent professional development and guidance - we believe it is necessary to consciously build professional capital and trust among teachers, and create the conditions for teachers to work together to improve practice within and across schools.
- Excellent and innovative facilities right across the school.
For more information, please refer to the attached documents and the link below.
Closing date - 16 October 2017 at 12 noon
Interviews - Week Commencing 23 October 2017
Please apply via the 'quick apply' link - you can apply this way, even if you do not currently have a TES account.
Attached documents
About Penwortham Priory Academy
- Penwortham Priory Academy
- Crow Hills Road, Penwortham, Preston
- Lancashire
- PR1 0JE
- United Kingdom
We are Penwortham Priory Academy, a great school where every pupil 'Learns to Succeed'. Our vision is to take Priory from 'Good to Great'. Staff at Priory are Committed, Positive and Willing to Evolve in order to achieve our vision. Our daily mission is to uphold our 'Priory Standard' ensuring the highest expectations of all, from all, so that all pupils 'Learn to Succeed' and leave Priory equipped with the right skills and attitudes to help them succeed in life, contribute positively to society, and go on to further education, employment, or training.
Local Amenities
Penwortham is a town in South Ribble, Lancashire, on the south bank of the River Ribble facing the City of Preston.
Penwortham Priory Academy is situated just a 10 minute drive away from Preston Train Station, is easily accessible from motorway, and the larger cities of Manchester and Liverpool are less than 1 hour away.
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