Teacher of English
Greenhead College
Kirklees
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,937.00 - £38,364.00 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 29 August 2017
- Apply by:
- 16 May 2017
Job overview
Contract Type: Full-time maternity cover (29/08/2017 to 24/08/2018)
Salary: The salary for this post will be within the Main Scale range of the pay spine for Teaching Staff, which is currently £22,937.00 - £38,364.00 per annum
Greenhead College is an outstandingly successful Sixth Form College with over 2,300 16-19 year old students following advanced level courses. The College has a long history of exceptional examination results and sits near the top of the national sixth-form college performance tables, meaning it is one of the very best in the country. Since 1999 the College has been a Beacon College and a ‘Centre of Excellence’. There is a very happy and supportive atmosphere; staff and students are mutually positive about education, which is a major factor in the College’s ongoing success.
The College has a large and highly successful English department which has received an ‘Outstanding’ grade 1 in all recent Ofsted inspections. The department offers A-level courses in English Language, English Language and Literature, and English Literature. This is an outstanding team with a history of excellent results; staff members are warm, industrious and supportive.
The College wishes to appoint a full-time Teacher of English on a one year fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. Applications are sought from suitably qualified, talented individuals who are committed, enthusiastic and flexible in their approach to work. A successful record of teaching and learning in the 16-19 range would be ideal, although applications from NQTs are welcome. The full list of criteria required for this role can be found within the person specification attached. Please indicate how you meet this criteria when completing your application.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please complete and submit the following documents:
- Greenhead College application form;
- Equality and Diversity form;
- Criminal Convictions form;
- A supporting letter of application, with CV, if you consider it useful;
- Details of examination results, where applicable, for classes taught in the last four years.
All applications should be submitted to Jessica Norcliffe, Human Resources Manager, Greenhead College, Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4ES, or if you prefer, electronically as an email attachment to jnorcliffe@greenhead.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is noon on 17 May 2017 and we anticipate that interviews will be held during week commencing 22 May 2017.
If you apply and are unsuccessful in being called to interview, can we thank you in advance for your time and trouble in making this application. Due to time constraints it would be impossible to respond to everyone individually - we hope that you will understand.
Greenhead College is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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About Greenhead College
Greenhead College is located on an attractive campus close to Huddersfield town centre, adjacent to the picturesque Greenhead Park. We are a short drive from the M62 and within walking distance of the train and bus station. The College is an easy commute from much of the Northwest and Yorkshire.
The College provides outstanding education to approximately 2750 students studying predominantly A Level courses. The philosophy of the College is based on the principle that each student and staff member is an individual and to be valued. According to the Government performance tables, Greenhead is currently one of the top performing Sixth Form Colleges nationally.
In March 2022, the College was once again graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, with no areas of weakness identified. This is testament to the resilience, ambition and success of our students, and the hard work of staff.
The College is a great place to work, with a warm, inclusive atmosphere. Our staff are recognised for their hard work and are encouraged to inspire each another, and to develop and grow. We are proud to have a strong and able Senior Leadership Team, experienced Governors, and a team of highly skilled teaching and support staff who work collaboratively to deliver the College’s key purpose and principles, and strategic objectives.
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