Teacher of Media Studies and/or English
The North Halifax Grammar School
Calderdale
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 13 February 2017
- Apply by:
- 7 December 2016
Job overview
North Halifax Grammar School is a friendly, exiting and vibrant Academy where students are highly motivated and have the opportunity to be inspired and succeed.
We seek an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join a very successful department who has the ability to inspire, unite and motivate students, staff, parents/carers and the wider community.
You will have the ability to deliver effective teaching and learning in English Literature and English Language at KS3 and KS4 and/or Media Studies at A Level. They will also have excellent communication skills and be a strong team player.
We are an Ofsted Outstanding (2011) Academy and believe that the strong collaboration of students, staff, parent/carers and governors continues to contribute towards the Academy’s outstanding status. A comment made in our most recent Ofsted report (2011) demonstrates the achievements being made and how this impacts on our students:
“The students’ outstanding behaviour, supported by a calm, studious and very caring school environment enables them to achieve results in their examinations at GCSE and A level which are significantly above the national averages. Inspectors noted many occasions where students’ thoughtful behaviour made an outstanding contribution to the learning taking place in classrooms. Students quickly focused on tasks, responded promptly to requests from their teachers and were very willing to support the learning of others. Attendance and punctuality are excellent.”
In return, you can expect full support and continuing professional development. We offer a professionally stimulating working environment where teachers have the opportunity to make a huge impact on the lives of our committed and co-operative students.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance, including checks with past employers.
Application forms and further details of the post are available to download from the Academy’s website www.nhgs.co.uk or by emailing Mrs K Morris, Personnel Officer at recruitment@nhgs.co.uk.
Internet: www.nhgs.co.uk. Tel (01422) 244625, Fax (01422) 245237.
Closing date for applications: Early applications are recommended.
This vacancy will close on successful appointment or at 12 noon on 7 December 2016 at the latest.
North Halifax Grammar School Academy Trust,
Moorbottom Road, Illingworth,
Halifax,
HX2 9SU.
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About The North Halifax Grammar School
- The North Halifax Grammar School
- Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax
- West Yorkshire
- HX2 9SU
- United Kingdom
The North Halifax Grammar School, is a mixed selective school which has joint admissions arrangements with a partner grammar school in Halifax.
The school has an impressive record of attainment at GCSE and at A Level. One third of Year 13 students secured places at Russell Group universities in 2012.
The school was judged Good with an Outstanding Sixth Form in its last inspection in November 2023. Their report described the school as “ambitious and caring” and said “students receive high levels of academic and pastoral support”. "As a result, relationships between students and staff are warm and respectful,” said the report. "This helps to promote a positive culture in the school.” Of particular note was the frequent use of the word ‘joy’ to describe the experience of being in the school.
The school benefits from an experienced and focused Governance Board and exceptionally supportive parents. The school buildings have undergone major improvement and development including the addition of a state of the art sports hall.
The North Halifax Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all applicants to the school undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
North Halifax Grammar School knows that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore encourage applications from all eligible candidates, including those who are likely to be underrepresented in the NHGS workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people
Further information about the school and what we have to offer including any current vacancies can be found by visiting our website at www.nhgs.co.uk
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