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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Our Lady's RC High School

Manchester

Salary:
Main Scale + UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
26 February 2018

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher of English to join our dedicated and hardworking department. The successful candidate will be required to teach students of all abilities at Key Stage 3 and 4. We are looking for a candidate who will motivate, challenge and inspire students to be the best that they can be; someone who is enthusiastic, resourceful, has high expectations and is committed to the distinctive ethos of our school.

This is an exciting time to join the school as we continue to develop strategies to improve the quality of teaching and learning. We are fortunate to be in a modern building with purpose built English classrooms.

  • We promote and value providing opportunities for all pupils to study texts from The English Literary Canon 
  • We offer our pupils the opportunity to study both GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature.
  • We are a highly successful faculty which was highlighted in the recent OFSTED report.

The successful candidate will also benefit from:

  • A supportive and nurturing environment that provides high quality, professional, developmental experiences and opportunities
  • Joining a team of highly skilled individuals, including 9 members of staff who consistently deliver outstanding lessons.
  • A successful faculty with GCSE results increasing year after year.

Our Lady’s is a successful school with an excellent reputation. We strive for academic excellence, but also offer students a vast array of enrichment opportunities. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of each individual student and ensuring positive outcomes for young people of all abilities.

If you are excited by challenges, can work effectively as part of a team and are dedicated to making a tangible difference to the lives of the young people with whom you work, then please download the application pack from www.olhs-manchester.org.uk

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school to witness our vibrant and diverse  community.

On behalf of our students, thank you for your interest in our school.

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 26th February
Interviews are anticipated for: Thursday 1st March

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About Our Lady's RC High School

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+44 161 795 9004

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Our Lady’s Roman Catholic High School is a mainstream, co-educational secondary school for children aged 11-16. It is situated in Higher Blackley, Manchester, and it has 850 students on its roll.

Our Lady’s RC High School prides itself on its strong Catholic ethos and follows five key principles: to welcome; to follow the the religious Word; to witness others’ achievements; to look out for one another’s welfare; and to worship as a community.

Headteacher 

Mr. L. Ormsby

Vision and values

The secondary school’s distinct ethos is focused on the life teachings of Jesus Christ and is integral to its identity. Its motto is “To know, to love and to serve God”, and prayer is at the heart of all it does.

Our Lady’s RC High School promises to work with parents to ensure every child reaches their own unique potential. The school promotes excellence in all it does, but where there is failure the school encourages forgiveness, healing and reconciliation.

Ofsted report

“Pupils have good attitudes to learning and work is carefully presented. Pupils’ spelling, punctuation and grammar in writing, and their use of standard English when speaking, have improved significantly since the last inspection. School leaders, including governors, have an accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for development. They are determined to continue improving opportunities for pupils. Senior leaders have taken effective measures to improve levels of literacy. Teachers provide pupils with opportunities to develop their speaking skills and practise their use of standard English.”

View Our Lady’s RC High School’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed