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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Marsden Heights Community College

Nelson, Lancashire

Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2019 or as soon as possible afterwards
Apply by:
10 December 2018

Job overview

Our vision for Marsden Heights is to be the school of choice for our students, a school at the heart of its community. With the lowest APS in Lancashire, our children need highly effective and reflective practitioners to support us on our journey to outstanding.

The English department is a highly successful team of eight full-time and three part-time staff. The team works collaboratively to share good practice, both within the department and across college as a whole, contributing regularly to whole college professional practice sessions. A member of the department also has whole college responsibility as a Lead Practitioner. Being a BSF school, we are very well-resourced with Promethian whiteboards, laptops and hand-held devices as well as desktop computers.

We are looking for someone who can continue the great results already achieved in this department. Having achieved 66% 9-4, a great deal of our work at KS4 is enhanced by the 4 members of staff who have current examiner experience with AQA. 

If you are interested in joining this forward-thinking team and you have the skills and qualities required, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application Process

For further information about this vacancy, including how to apply, or if you would like an informal discussion or a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact our Hays Recruitment Partner, Daniel Burgess, by emailing daniel.burgess@hays.com or by calling 0161 228 7300 or 07966 129 657.

Deadline for applications is 12 noon Monday 10th December 2018.
Interview date TBC

Marsden Heights Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all members of staff and volunteers share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.

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About Marsden Heights Community College

Marsden Heights Community College is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Nelson, Lancashire. It is a community state school. An average-sized secondary school, Marsden Heights will provide 1,050 places for pupils aged 11-16, when fully subscribed.

Marsden Heights was founded in September 2006 as a result of the government’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) school investment programme.

Principal

Alyson Littlewood

Values and Vision

Marsden Heights describes itself as a learning community, and prides itself on allowing its students to reach ambitious goals, be that academically, personally or socially. There is a focus on helping children develop into independent learners to prepare them for future life as responsible citizens, and on giving pupils a healthy combination of challenges and rewards.

The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum. It also makes use of the STAR learning programme, which stands for "solo, team, adventurous and reflective learner", and prepares students for different types of learning.  Marsden Heights believes this kind of creative learning helps students build skills, techniques and disciplines essential for life after, as well as during, school.

Ofsted

“Pupils are well prepared for the responsibilities of life in modern Britain. Cultural cohesion is strong throughout the school. The work with pupils on bullying and online safety is good. The school has reduced the number of pupils excluded for poor behaviours. Strong relationships between staff and leaders create a climate of trust and teamwork.”

View Marsden Heights Community College’s latest Ofsted report

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