Teacher of History (Maternity Cover)
Sharples School
Bolton
- £31,650 - £49,084 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- T1 - T9
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- February half term
- Apply by:
- 6 January 2025
Job overview
‘A caring, inclusive learning community where pupils achieve well’ (Ofsted)
Gold Winner Pearson Teaching Awards – ‘Secondary School of the Year 2023-24’
2023 Progress 8 score + 0.82
Teacher of History (Maternity Leave Cover)
T1-T9 (£31,650 - £49,084)
1 Year fixed term contract
Required for February half term 2025
Do you want to be part of the Sharples’ success story?
Sharples School Multi-Academy Trust is an over-subscribed mixed comprehensive with 1,200 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton in pleasant surroundings. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. Sharples was judged ‘Good’ at its last inspection in 2019, with areas of outstanding practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher of History to work in our forward-thinking and successful school as we strive to be outstanding in all we do. The post would be suitable for either a NQT or an experienced teacher. Sharples School provides a very successful training programme for NQTs, working closely with local teaching schools. For experienced members of the profession there are many opportunities within the school to add to their existing range of experience and expertise and lead on aspects of teaching and learning. There are opportunities for working with classes across the ability spectrum at both Key Stage 3 and 4 and to work in a pastoral role as a form tutor.
We require someone who can demonstrate and evidence:-
- Excellent communication skills;
- A high level of subject expertise and an in-depth understanding of curriculum pedagogical and assessment issues associated with achieving outstanding results at both key stages;
- Excellent teaching and improving student outcomes.
The key areas of responsibility will be:-
- To plan teaching to achieve outstanding progress in students’ learning;
- To set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching and the development of positive and productive relationships;
- To use a variety of teaching methods and resources, which sustain the momentum of students work and keeps all pupils engaged;
- To use assessment information to inform planning and maximise progress;
- To mark and monitor students work providing constructive feedback and setting appropriate targets to maximise progress.
As a valued member of the Sharples family, you will have access to a range of generous employee benefits, including on-site staff car-parking, access to the ‘Vivup’ employee assistant programme and other wellbeing incentives and CPD opportunities.
To apply for this post, download the school application form which should be completed in full and submitted with a letter of application outlining how you meet the requirements of the post. This should be no more than two sides of A4, point 10, and send by e-mail to recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk no later than 9:00am on Monday 6 January 2025. Interviews will take place on Friday 17January 2025.
Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the disclosure and barring service. The school operates the local authority no smoking policy and is a no smoking site.
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About Sharples School
Sharples School is a successful and heavily over-subscribed 11 -16 mixed community school. Our focus is on high academic standards and providing a first-rate, all round education for children of all abilities. Each year our results place us in the top 5% of secondary schools nationally and we are always striving to improve. Teachers are highly qualified subject experts, and our facilities across the school are excellent.
In December 2023, Sharples School was recognised as the Secondary School of the Year at the Pearson National Teaching Awards, an accolade that was testament to the hard work of staff, students and the Sharples community.
Please see our 'Team Sharples' video below.
Headteacher
Ms. Caroline Molyneux
Values and Vision
Sharples School takes great pride in the diversity of its student body, and works hard to foster a strong sense of aspiration among all of our pupils. The school also works hard to fulfil its aims as a specialist science college, with the curriculum offering a range of STEM based subjects, both vocational and academic. First class pastoral support is an integral part of our provision, with the well-being of students and staff being a priority at all times.
At Sharples we will:
• Be strongly led through a high level of ambition and a relentless drive to improve in all areas
• Deliver an outstanding curriculum, that brings success to all students, that is continually evaluated and improved and leads to the very best outcomes for all students
• Foster a safe, happy and aspirational community for all, where students thrive and fulfil their potential
• Go above and beyond for our students to give them wide, rich opportunities to develop personally, so they are ready for their next steps at all stages in life
Comments from Ofsted (2025)
“At Sharples School, pupils embody their school motto of 'Learn.Dream.Achieve'.”
“They flourish in a successful and happy school community that supports them to be the very best that they can be. “
“The curriculum is expertly designed to meet pupils' needs and interests. Pupils thrive and achieve highly.”
“The vast majority of pupils enjoy taking part in the extensive extra-curricular offer of clubs and activities.”
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