Teacher of English
Employer: Todmorden High School
Job overview
Role title: Teacher of English (with Leadership potential)
Contract type: Full time, permanent contract
Grade: MPS/UPS/ECTs
Hours: 32.5 per week
Start Date: September2024
Work pattern: Monday to Friday, in accordance with the School Teacher Pay and Conditions Document
At Todmorden High School, we are excited to be able to offer the opportunity for a Teacher of English. We operate an innovative and evidence-led approach to learning with modelling and direct instruction at the heart of our teaching. Our English classes are taught in mixed prior attainment in years 7 to 9 and options groups in years 10 and 11. Under this model and our powerful values-driven approach, our results are continuing to improve. We are looking for a Teacher of English to work collaboratively with our talented team to build on this success.
Whether you are looking for your first English Teacher post or considering your next step towards leadership, please do submit an application. Part of our approach means we're always on the lookout for like-minded members of staff and we invest in school-wide leadership responsibilities that aid us in our vision.
We are a small and friendly comprehensive school for 11 to 16-year-olds with 900 pupils located in the beautiful Todmorden valley. ‘Todmorden High School is a welcoming and friendly school. Pupils enjoy coming to school because they feel safe, and they learn a lot. Pupils get on well with their teachers and enjoy good relationships. Pupils know that there is always someone who will help them if they have any concerns. We are so much more than ‘just another school’.
Should you have any questions about this role, please email our Deputy Headteacher, Mrs Emily Rawlinson: e.rawlinson@todhigh.co.uk
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.
Application deadline: Friday 3rd May 2024 at 9am
Candidates listing: Friday 3rd May 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 8th May 2024
How to apply:
Please provide the contact details of your current Headteacher as one of your referees where possible.
Please download our application pack and then apply online here via the Quick Apply now button.
We look forward to receiving your application.
We are committed to providing a workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or disability. Todmorden High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Due to the nature of this role, you will need to complete and enhanced DBS and undergo pre-employment screening. Todmorden High School is committed to adhering to Data Protection regulations in regard to how we store your personal information. To view our full recruitment privacy notice please visit our website www.todhigh.co.uk/recruitment.