Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
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Balshaw's Church Of England High School
Lancashire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- May 2023
- Apply by:
- 19 February 2023
Job overview
The school is looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic individual as a teacher of English. This vacancy has arisen as a member of the English team is due to start maternity leave.
English at Balshaw's CE High School
An excerpt from our department handbook: ‘We will work together to share and promote an enjoyment of reading; to support students in becoming effective and confident communicators, and nurture students in becoming independent and adaptable learners.’
As a department, we have developed a challenging, enriching and engaging curriculum, which is aligned with the needs of our students. Through a shared vision and teamwork, we have continued to reflect on it and develop both the content and our methods of delivery. Our curriculum was devised to support students to read widely; books, poetry and articles that they may not read otherwise, to develop an increased awareness of the writer at work, and thereby become more confident writers themselves. The texts have been chosen carefully to suit our school and our students and whilst there is challenge, the texts remain age appropriate. We follow the Eduqas GCSE Language and Literature specification. Our long term plans can be found on our website.
This maternity post will be from May 2023 to February 2024 or until the return of the current postholder, whichever is the sooner.
The closing date is Sunday 19th February, 2023.
Attached documents
About Balshaw's Church Of England High School
- Balshaw's Church Of England High School
- Church Road, Leyland, Preston
- Lancashire
- PR25 3AH
- United Kingdom
Balshaw’s is a mixed, comprehensive, Church of England secondary school without sixth form situated in Leyland, Lancashire. It is a community state school operating under the Diocese of Blackburn. An average-sized school, it will provide 925 places for students aged 11-16, when fully subscribed.
Balshaw's was founded as a charity school in Leyland in June 1782 by Richard Balshaw. It moved to its current Church Road site in September 1932. Although the school has no official sixth-form, it works closely with nearby Runshaw College, which was originally set up in 1974 to cater for school-leavers from Balshaw's and Parklands High School.
Principal
Steven Haycocks
Values and Vision
Richard Balshaw wanted the school to be a supportive and inclusive place that benefited the whole child, and his view remains important today. The school has high expectations of pupils and aims for excellence, at the same time as upholding its Christian faith and creating healthy working relationships with parents and local churches, businesses, industries and the community. Balshaw's motto “Non sibi sed aliis”, which translates as “not for ourselves but for others”, reflects the selfless and tolerant nature of the school .
Ofsted
"Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils know that their teachers have high standards for their academic achievement and their behaviour. The majority of pupils work hard to rise to these expectations. They behave responsibly and they achieve well. The atmosphere around school is calm and respectful. Pupils feel safe. Leaders and governors share a clear vison for the quality of education."
View Balshaw's most recent Ofsted Report here.
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