Teacher of RE, PSHE & Citizenship

The Heights, Burnley wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Lead teacher for RE, PSHE & Citizenship. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible ‘can do’ approach, we would welcome an application from you.  We would ideally like the successful candidate to start in September but this can be a later date for the right candidate.

What does this job do?

• To lead PSHE, SRE, RE and Citizenship provision in school and ensure that all statutory requirements are met for each pupil.
• To design, lead and implement the PSHE curriculum to ensure that it reflects the needs and priorities of the pupils, the school and the local community.
• Support all staff to successfully deliver all aspects of the school’s PSHE curriculum and how to relate learning to SMSC development, so that pupils are respectful and tolerant in both school and wider society.

What are the job requirements?

• Qualified teacher status
• Qualified to at least degree level in an RE based subject/or adequate post degree conversion course
• Ability to deliver consistently high quality lessons in this subject to pupils of all ages and abilities
• Up to date knowledge of PSHE/RSE/RE and Citizenship curriculum and developments for PSHE
• Experience of leading a team such as form tutors in the development and implementation of a curriculum initiative that had a sustained and demonstrable impact on pupil progress
• Experience of delivering staff training and undertaking the professional development of other teachers, in particular with regard to high quality teaching, assessment, marking and feedback, questioning, lesson planning and scheme of work writing, and other elements of exceptional subject leadership for PSHE

About The Heights- Burnley:

We are a 5-16 Alternative Provision School. Our provision caters for those pupils who have found it difficult to achieve in a mainstream school. Our staff are dedicated and committed to providing the best educational experiences including vocational studies, learning outside of the classroom, personal and social development programmes, as well as the core curriculum: developing successful learners who can make a positive contribution to, and are prepared for, their future working lives.

We are passionate about making a difference, having a positive impact, delivering high quality teaching and learning, and achievement for all. Pupils are taught in small groups, which allows us to provide bespoke support packages and interventions for everyone. We pride ourselves in knowing each pupil, therefore, tailoring our approach and support appropriately. We thrive off helping our pupils achieve their goals and celebrate their success.

With the highest of expectations, our dedicated and skilled team create an environment where pupils are happy, challenged and successful.

About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):

EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.

Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed. 

“If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, we want you to work for Education Partnership Trust.”

Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:

• Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
• 6 sessions of free counselling including CBT, wellbeing and bereavement.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to government/Teacher pension schemes.
• Free parking.
• Green Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• Training, mentoring and progression opportunities including our Emerging Leaders programmes.
• Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources. 

Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com

If you would like a tour of the school please contact the School Business Manager –dbury@theheightsburnley.com

Safeguarding Information

Education Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Education Partnership Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.