Teacher of English
Hollingworth Academy
Rochdale
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1st January 2017
- Apply by:
- 22 November 2016
Job overview
Fixed Term Contract - 1st January to 31st May 2017
We are looking for an inspirational teacher who believes in inspiring children to develop a love of literature and language. Applications are invited from enthusiastic and skilled classroom practitioners who have a clear vision for teaching and learning in English. The successful applicant will be an excellent practitioner who is committed to meeting the needs of all pupils by ensuring that teaching is of the highest quality and is innovative, engaging and enjoyable. This position would be suitable for an NQT.
Hollingworth Academy is an oversubscribed 11-16 comprehensive situated off the M62/M60 in the town of Milnrow, Rochdale. In 2008 an Ofsted Inspection graded Hollingworth as ‘Outstanding’ and since that report academic standards have risen still further. In 2016 the percentage of pupils achieving A*- C GCSE grades within English was 78%.
This fixed term post will commence on 1st January 2017 and end on 31st May 2017. If you would like to visit our school or find out more about the role, please ring and ask for a member of our Recruitment team on 01706 292800.
To apply for this position, please download the application form and supporting documentation. Completed applications should be sent to applications@hollingworthacademy.co.uk by noon on Tuesday 22nd November 2016.
Closing date : Noon on Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Interviews : w/c 28th November 2016
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The information requested for applicants is considered to be objectively justified to comply with government guidance on safer recruitment in such areas. Appointment to this post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring check.
Hollingworth Academy operates a Smoke Free Policy for all its employees and applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building which is wholly owned, leased or operated and occupied by the school.
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About Hollingworth Academy
- Hollingworth Academy
- Cornfield Street, Milnrow, Rochdale
- Lancashire
- OL16 3DR
- United Kingdom
Thank you for your interest in working at Hollingworth Academy; we are a vibrant and caring school in Milnrow, Rochdale.
In 2023, Hollingworth Academy was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark; the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire out of 463 to achieve this world class status.
Hollingworth Academy is now one of two academies in the recently formed Hollingworth Learning Trust, along with Newhouse Academy. Hollingworth Learning Trust’s core purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of its children. Its role, as a sponsor of both academies, is to provide the support, challenge, expertise, and resources necessary to significantly improve the provision for education.
Our ethos is built on three pillars of,
Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.
These values are at the heart of everything we do,
RESPECT
Respect at Hollingworth is the care and value we have for ourselves, other people and our community.
RESPECT YOURSELF – Respect starts with the individual. We all strive to ‘be the best that we can be’.
RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE – We show respect to others by being polite and courteous. We value diversity and promote equality and equity.
RESPECT OUR COMMUNITY – We all follow the rules which help make Hollingworth a safe school in which teachers can teach and students can learn.
RESPONSIBILITY
We act responsibly and accept the consequences of our actions. We will support our students’ development to become responsible citizens on a local, national and global level who respect and protect the rights of everyone in society.
We work with a range of local and national partners to ensure that the children at Hollingworth get a great education.
We will protect the environment and educate our students to actively contribute to a sustainable future.
RESILIENCE
We accept that learning is challenging, takes time and involves making mistakes. We improve by remaining positive, working hard, being determined and never giving up.
Resilience is also necessary in developing the grit and determination to persevere both at an individual level but also in the pursuit of personal values and beliefs.
Background & Vision:
Hollingworth Academy has a simple vision; 'Everyone Excels Everyday'.
The vision we have for our academy is that we excel in providing a World Class education where all students make outstanding progress which:
· Fosters proactive engagement with memorable experiences.
· Nurtures them to develop social attitudes and behaviours founded upon the values of respect, responsibility, and resilience.
· Enables them to be thriving, positive and influential members of any inclusive, successful community.
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