Teacher of English
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
Cheshire West and Chester
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- December 2016
- Apply by:
- 7 November 2016
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an excellent full time English Teacher to cover a maternity leave from December 2016. You should be passionate about teaching English and have high expectations of all learners. You will have the opportunity to teach throughout the age and ability range in a creative and supportive team that is committed to innovative, collaborative working.
The school was judged in March 2014 by Ofsted to be outstanding in all areas:
‘Teachers are knowledgeable and self-assured. Students learn at a rapid pace because they are engrossed by a daily diet of challenging planned activities and group work. A strong focus on the professional development of staff is a key factor in developing high quality, innovative teaching.’
This is an exciting opportunity to join this highly successful academy and lead school in the Cheshire Vale Teaching School Alliance where teamwork, leadership, and enthusiasm for learning are all notable strengths.
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is situated in the attractive village of Tarporley, within easy communing reach of Chester, North Wales, Warrington and the M56. We have an exceptionally friendly and supportive staff who are united by their care and aspirations for our students. Parents are very supportive, behaviour is excellent, and the school has a calm, purposeful atmosphere. We have an extensive programme of support for NQTs, and this post presents a great opportunity to begin your teaching career or to widen your experience in a school with an outstanding Sixth Form and an innovative professional development programme.
For further details and an application form, please download the application pack from our website www.tarporleyhigh.co.uk or contact Pamela Zborowski, HR & Governance Manager, either by phone 01829 732558, or e-mail pzborowski@tarporleyhigh.co.uk
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and successful applicants will be expected to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure Barring Service.
Closing Date: Monday 7 November 2016 – by 12.00 noon
About Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
- Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
- Eaton Road, Tarporley
- Cheshire
- CW6 0BL
- United Kingdom
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school situated in Tarporley, Cheshire. It is a multi academy school, part of Sandstone Trust.
An average-sized secondary school, Tarporley High School provides almost 1200 places for secondary and sixth-form students between the ages of 11 and 18 when fully subscribed. It converted to academy status in August 2012.
Headteacher
Jonathan Deakin
Values and vision
Tarporley High School strongly believes in supporting all students, regardless of background or initial academic achievement. It is a highly supportive environment, particularly for less able students who face barriers to learning. The school is committed to closing the educational gap and ensuring that all students have an equal chance of success.
Teachers work hard to maximise the life chances of children and prepare them for a future in employment, college or university. This a safe and welcoming school that delivers a broad and balanced curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Ofsted report
“Through well thought out and targeted spending of the extra money provided, the school is rapidly closing the gap that existed between the achievement of students eligible for support through the pupils premium and that of other students. The curriculum is tailored to meet the needs and aspirations of students extremely well. The rich variety of extra-curricular activity has a positive impact on students’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural development.”
View Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College’s latest Ofsted report
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