Teacher of English
Lostock High School
Stretford, Manchester
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2018
Job overview
Teacher of English
Location: Lostock College
Salary: MPS
Salary Grade: MPS
Working Pattern: Full Time
Working Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 18th May at 9am
Job Type: Education School Based, Teachers
Interview Date: Wednesday 23rd May
• Are you an OUTSTANDING teacher?
• Can you MOTIVATE, CHALLENGE and INSPIRE?
• Do you want to work in an environment that supports you to be the best you can be?
• Do you want to work in a school with unparalleled care, guidance and support?
If the answer to these questions is YES then we can offer you an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join our English Department.
There has never been a better time to join Lostock College. Our English department has a history of excellent results. We pride ourselves on engaging pupils, making learning exciting and rewarding, and on our tenacity. You will join a strong team of individuals who are committed to improving life chances for young people, and who believe in preparing pupils not just for exams, but for life.
Lostock College is gaining a reputation for excellence in education and we have become a first choice school for parents in the local area. We want all of our students to achieve their potential and we make sure that there are no limitations or barriers to reaching the highest possible standards of academic, social and personal development. In 2014 we became the Most Improved School in Trafford and we are keen to maintain that title. Lostock College is the only Church of England Affiliated School in Trafford and is a key partner in the Alliance for Learning Teaching School (lead by Altrincham Grammar School for Girls).
We have a hugely talented and committed staff team who make sure that our curriculum, guidance, care and support meets the different needs of every young person, and we pride ourselves on having high expectations. Our students are well organised, supportive of each other and keen to do well.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher who has a true passion for English, and for education. A full programme of training will be provided. Experience of teaching across Key Stage Three and Four is essential, and knowledge of the new curriculums in English would be an advantage. The department is dynamic and forward thinking, and eager to see pupils succeed. The post would be ideal preparation for a future department leadership position.
You may be a new teacher or an experienced one, and we will be looking for commitment to improving life chances for young people, as well as commitment to your own professional development. You will be well supported by the Senior Leadership Team who are focused on teaching and learning, and by a comprehensive programme of induction and training to ensure your individual needs are met. Our school is a lively and exciting place to work. We truly live by our motto of Inspire, Transform, Succeed.
We are totally dedicated to providing the very best opportunities for our students to ensure that we inspire confidence, transform learning and succeed to compete with the best. If you think Lostock College is the right school for you, please visit our website to download an application form or contact us via ehughes@lostock.trafford.sch.uk
The closing date is Friday 18th May at 9am
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 23rd May
All applications to be returned to ehughes@lostock.trafford.sch.uk
Lostock College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and the successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Criminal Records Bureau.
Address: Selby Road, Stretford, Manchester M32 9PL
Web: www.lostock.trafford.sch.uk
Email: school@lostock.trafford.sch.uk
Telephone: 0161 8645700
Attached documents
About Lostock High School
Lostock College is a mixed, secondary modern, Christian secondary school without sixth form situated in Stretford, Manchester. It is a community state school, operating under the Diocese of Manchester in an area with a large amount of selective grammar schools. Affiliated to two teaching alliances, the school works closely with Altrincham Grammar School for Girls and Loreto Grammar School. A smaller than average-sized secondary, it will provide 740 places for students aged 11-16, when fully subscribed.
Headteacher
Lee Fazackerley
Values and Vision
Lostock College prides itself on its inclusive and supportive Christian ethos. The school believes in an “inspire – transform – succeed” model to help its students aim high. Its focus is on the individual, and its strong pastoral structure supports a curriculum that allows each students to achieve their best.
As well as academic achievement, the school stresses the importance of spiritual and moral values, including honesty, integrity, tolerance and mutual respect. A friendly atmosphere is encouraged by the SHARP system, a website where students can report bullying, hate crime or other issues they are facing at the school.
Ofsted
“Procedures to keep students safe are outstanding; students feel extremely safe, well cared for and valued. Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is promoted exceptionally well. The nurturing environment, together with the drive to raise achievement, supports students to make good academic progress and excellent gains in their personal development.”
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