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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Preston Muslim Girls High School

Lancashire

  • New
Salary:
MPR 1-6 (depending upon experience)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
6 January 2025
Apply by:
14 October 2024

Job overview

Are you seeking a new opportunity within an ambitious and supportive team, where you can contribute towards an excellent teaching and learning environment?

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of English to join our team at Preston Muslim Girls High School. You’ll possess energy, enthusiasm and desire to inspire a love of the subject to our pupils.

You will be responsible for delivering Religious Studies lessons in line with relevant curriculum requirements, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are maintained, whilst collaborating with the wider faculty to sustain and raise class achievement to an outstanding level.

WHY CHOOSE US

Preston Muslim Girls High School is a highly regarded and an extremely successful 11-16 Islamic High School. Preston Muslim Girls High School has been recognised by DfE as one of the top non-selective schools in the country.

In December 2022 Ofsted graded the school as ‘Outstanding’.  ‘Leaders expectations for pupils academic achievement are unwaveringly high for every pupil.’

‘Governors and leaders are relentless in pursuing the best for the pupils. The ethos of the school promotes strong productive relationships between all stakeholders’. (Ofsted Nov 2016) 

The school has the highest P8 within the authority and is ranked 9th nationally. This demonstrates the high expectations and performance of all within the school.

Our pupils make a huge contribution to the Islamic life and ethos of the school and as an inspirational team player you will be keen to get involved in the vast array of activities at the school as well as the larger community to help support the department further.

Preston Muslim Girls High School provides a welcoming, calm and safe environment in which our young people can thrive. Staff in every area of the school, whatever their role, are kind, thoughtful and entirely focused on ensuring that every child makes the most of the opportunities offered to them. Safeguarding and Child Protection practices are exemplary; attendance rates are exceptional; and visitors to the school frequently comment upon the exemplary behaviour and attitude of our pupils.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Inspire the next generation of pioneers by joining us at Preston Muslim Girls High School. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about the power of education to improve the life chances of young people and a committed team player who is driven to raising attainment.

Building character and skills, developing and valuing young people and giving them every opportunity to achieve the highest standards in their academic journey is fundamental to our vision.

We would be interested to hear from both experienced candidates and those entering their newly qualified teacher year. We have a proven track record of support and development.

Perfect for an individual who likes a challenge and is committed to student’s learning. The ideal candidate will be motivated, patient and caring with the student’s quality of learning and excellent progression at the centre of what they do day to day.

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About Preston Muslim Girls High School

Preston Muslim Girls High School is an all girls, Muslim secondary school in Lancashire, serving students from the age of 11-19. The secondary school, situated in Preston has over 600 students on record. It is administered by Lancashire County Council.

Preston Muslim Girls High School opened in 1989 and is supported by the Preston Teaching School Alliance. It was identified as outstanding by Ofsted in 2016 & 2022.   Students have the opportunity to study BTEC programmes along with GCSEs.

Headteacher

Mr R Patel

Values and vision

Preston Muslim Girls High School’s aim is to provide all students with a high quality education where they can achieve to the highest of their ability. The secondary school wishes to help nurture students to develop their own personal potential and ambition. The Muslim faith is at the centre of the school’s values and it promotes Islamic morals through it’s Tarbiyah programme. It is important to Preston Muslim Girls High School that students leave with the required skills and manners to go on to become a valued and active member of society. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are on offer for students to get involved in and expand their experiences and skills beyond the classroom, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Ofsted

“Current pupils in all year groups are making exceptional progress to reach very challenging targets. The vast majority of pupils are on target to progress at a rate much faster than that expected of similar pupils of their age.”

View Preston Muslim Girls High School’s latest Ofsted report

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