English Teacher

West Kirby School & College is seeking to appoint a dedicated English Teacher 

Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2025

Salary: Main – Upper Pay Scale dependent on experience + £2,679 (1 SEN point)

Contract: Permanent, full time (part time will be considered, please specify your preference in your application)

Benefits: Teacher’s pension, access to healthcare scheme (Benenden), access to CPD enhancement, onsite gym and sauna facilities, half-termly wellbeing afternoons

Role Overview:

Are you an outstanding teacher who wants to work in an environment where you can make a real difference to the long-term outcomes of children and young people with Special Educational Needs? We are seeking an English Teacher.

Flexibility, humour and willingness to go the extra mile are essential for all staff to ensure a high standard of support for all our pupils. You should also be willing to contribute to a diverse range of extra-curricular activities. You must be a highly motivated practitioner who is able to meet the complex needs of young people who have a history of difficulties within a learning and social environment. In addition to English, candidates should clarify other curriculum skills/experience they can offer.

You will:

• Be an outstanding practitioner
• Be able to teach pupils to GCSE entry level standard in English
• Be committed to working with children with SEND and high-level complex needs
• Have knowledge of or interest in Autistic Spectrum Conditions and understand associated behaviours.
• Have a passion for developing children and children’s learning
• Have had involvement in recording, developing, analysing and tracking pupil progress
• Be committed to working within a team promoting exciting and creative learning

Application Process:

Application forms can be completed via the school website: www.wkrs.co.uk or contact recruitment@wkrs.co.uk for further information. The School does not accept CV’s.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment checks. West Kirby School & College is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees.