Teacher of English
Lostock High School
Trafford
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 22 March 2017
Job overview
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.
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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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