What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher of English who has the drive, skills and enthusiasm to join our successful, highly motivated and supportive English department.
Our vision is to recognise and nurture the unique capabilities of each student, encouraging all to be successful at GCSE level and beyond into our Sixth Form. We aim to raise the aspirations of all students and support them to achieve their full potential, offering a range of extra-curricular and enrichment experiences, such as clubs and trips. The successful candidate will be required to deliver across the age and ability ranges and to join the team in driving the department to excellence.
The successful candidate will be:
• Passionate about their subject and aligned to our vision of teaching and learning
• Highly motivated and committed to inspiring students and staff to achieve excellent outcomes
• Committed to raising take up across the department at GCSE and Post-16
• Enthusiastic about curriculum development
• Creative, believing in the potential of every student to achieve
Applications will be considered from experienced and early careers teachers.
What the school offers its staff
Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Range High School, Bedford Primary School and Kew Woods Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.
Commitment to safeguarding
Maghull High School is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of all pupils at the school. If staff have concerns regarding possible abuse of a child whether it relates to ill-treatment, neglect or any other form of abuse or appears at risk of abuse, they will, in the best interests of the child, follow the procedures laid down by the Safeguarding Board. A full version of the school’s Safeguarding Policy is available at