Staff Vacancies

CLASS TEACHER - x2 POSTS PLEASE NOTE: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY - LCC Vacancies Job Reference 187311

MPR 1-6 plus SEN 1 allowance

Full-time term time only plus 5 INSET Days 

CLOSING DATE: 12 noon Thursday 29th June 2023
INTERVIEW DATE: TO BE CONFIRMED

LOCATION
Shaftesbury High School, Weldbank Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3NQ. Tel 01257 249803

SUMMARY
Shaftesbury High School is a highly successful Pupil Referral Unit with a capacity for 125 pupils. We were deemed 'Good' by Ofsted in October 2019.

The school is divided into ASPIRE and OASIS. ASPIRE caters for KS3 and KS4 pupils who have been permanently excluded from schools in Chorley and South Ribble areas or are on interventions to address behavioural issues. OASIS caters for KS3 and KS4 pupils who have been medically referred for an intervention place from their mainstream school.

Our vision and aspiration for all pupils is equal in that we aim to equip them with the skills, knowledge and resilience to make the most of their next steps, whether that be a mainstream setting or college, apprenticeship or training. The staff team are fully committed to ensuring that every pupil is given every opportunity to succeed within a safe and inspiring environment.

ROLE
We require 2 Class Teachers for KS3 and KS4 pupils. We welcome applications from experienced personnel who have a passion for and a proven track record of successfully working with pupils with behavioural issues and have experience of teaching Mathematics/English to the National Curriculum standards.

The school can offer you the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and committed learning environment with the full support of the Headteacher, SLT, Management Committee and the school staff team.

We offer free access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

The staff team are fully committed to ensuring that every pupil is given every opportunity to succeed within a safe and inspiring environment.

We require a proven track record in a commitment to keeping all children safe in education.

Essential Qualifications:

Degree and Teaching qualification.  Qualified Teacher Status recognised by the DfE.

Essential Experience:

A successful classroom practitioner who can teach Mathematics/English at KS3 and KS4 with successful teaching experience including recent teaching to GCSE level.

A strong track record of professional development and ability to evidence the impact on school effectiveness.

Please see job description and person specification before applying.

• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Application Form
• Guidance Notes for Completion of Application
• Attendance Policy Statement
• Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
  
• DBS Guidance
• Rehab of Offenders
• Updated Right to Work Checks for Schools

For an informal discussion please contact: Abigale Bowe Headteacher - 01257 249803

APPLICATIONS
Submit your completed application form to:

• Margaret Kavanagh - bursar@shaftesbury.lancs.sch.uk and copy in
• Abigale Bowe - head@shaftesbury.lancs.sch.uk

Thinking of working with us?

Click here for current job opportunities with us via the Lancashire County Council Jobs In Schools page for Teaching and Non-Teaching vacancies - Chose Sector "Special" + District "Chorley"

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Equal Opportunities statement:  An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.