Teacher of English

Salary: M1 – U3 £25,917 - £42,020 FTE salary per annum

Hours: Full Time, Whole Year

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP 2022

Tottington High School is a school with a very clear vision for its future, having recently converted to academy status to be part of the family within The Shaw Education Trust; committed to the continued professional development of all members of staff and the sustained successful performance of all its academies

We seek an exceptional candidate who is passionate about the subject and is an excellent classroom practitioner. You will be committed to maximising the progress and achievement of every student and will be somebody who can continue the growth and development of our school and this subject area. You will teach Key Stage 3 & 4.

The successful candidate will be committed to our motto of ‘achieving excellence through partnership’ and have the skills, expertise and determination to make a difference to the lives of our students, making English exciting and interesting. We are working to create something exceptional for the young people in our community and if this ambition appeals to you, we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join Tottington High School, a school within the Shaw Education Trust. Please visit our main school website to gain further information about the school. An Executive Leadership Team steeped in school leadership and improvement experience leads the Trust: www.shaw-education.org.uk. They are committed to the continued professional development of all members of staff and the sustained successful performance of all its academies. Career opportunities within the Trust are significant. All leaders are supported to excel. There is a bespoke leadership pathway programme, which enables the next stage of professional growth within the group. Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: 

• Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses includes all of the National Professional Qualifications – NPQH, NPQSL, NPQML. 

• High quality subject and thematic networks across the Trust and the region.

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support. 

• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.

• Access to the Trust’s Teaching School, Research School, Institute of Education and SCITT. 

• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate. 

• Participating in peer reviews. 

• Access to a suite of online courses. 

• Placement projects within our family of schools.

The Shaw Education Trust offer the following benefits with your employment: 

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers Pension

• Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (28 days holiday rising to 30 days after 5  years’ service + Paid Bank Holidays) 

• Access to health and wellbeing support via Occupational Health 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust. 

Tottington High School is dedicated to the safeguarding and wellbeing of students; all staff must share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate screening including Enhanced DBS check.

Please click on the following link to refer to SET Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

For an informal discussion and further information about the post, please email our Headteacher, Mrs Brett: ebrett@tottington.shaw-education.org.uk

Further details and application forms are available from the school website: 

www.tottington.bury.sch.uk/current-vacancies/ or Shaw Education Website: www.shaw-education.org.uk/careers

Should you wish to apply, please return your completed application to:

recruitment@shaw-education.org.uk

In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV’s will not be accepted

Closing Date: 31st January 2022 at 12 midday

Interview Date: Week commencing 31st January 2022