Lead teacher of English (plus 1 additional subject)

Subject(s) : English (plus 1 additional subject)

Working pattern : Full-time only

Salary : Teachers pay scale

Pay scale range : MPS 1 to UPS 3 (SEN Allowance)

Newly qualified teacher : Suitable

Job description

Thank you for your interest in working at The Clifton Centre. We are a Key Stage 4 Pupil Referral Unit that puts the students at the forefront of everything we do!

To meet our high expectations for our students, we have developed a high quality and bespoke curriculum which consists of a range of GCSEs, including English, as well as other qualifications such as; NOCNs, Functional Skills and Duke of Edinburgh.

With this in mind, we are looking for someone who is passionate about English, has secure subject knowledge, can lead an English Department and importantly shares our unwavering values of helping, supporting, guiding and engaging some of the most vulnerable, hard-to-reach students in Salford.

Our vision states that we: “teach and support people to become responsible members of the community by preparing them for life in Modern Britain.” You will play a vital role in helping us achieve this!

We truly believe that our students deserve the best teaching and learning we can offer to allow them to fulfil their substantial potential both academically and socially.  

If this amazing opportunity interests you, then please feel free to contact school on 0161 921 1300, asking for Ms Julie Owen (Acting Head) or Steph Carr (Deputy).

Essential educational requirements

Candidates must hold a relevant degree for the post.

Essential qualifications

Candidates must have a PGCE and QTS.

Essential skills and experience

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching English up to GCSE level, lead a department and teach in another subject area, dependent upon candidate's experience.

Remembering that our students are at the forefront of everything we do here at The Clifton Centre, they respond best to innovative teaching and learning experiences as well as calm, yet enthusiastic and charismatic staff.

Are you:

* resilient;

* passionate about  your subject and engaging young people;

* an inspirational practitioner and

* a team player with a sense of humour?

If so, then The Clifton Centre could be the place for you!

Benefits

SEN allowance,

High Quality CPD,

A culture of supporting a positive Work / Life Balance and

A fabulous team ethos.

Application Deadline:

12 January 2025

Interview Date:

Week Beginning 20 January 2025