What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity to join a successful team in a forward thinking, high achieving school which focuses on raising attainment. Brighouse High School is an important part of the local community and we are always oversubscribed. The English department is a particular strength of the school and has raised attainment considerably in the last three years; results at KS4 are outstanding. High numbers of students opt to take English Language, English Literature and Media Studies at AS/A2 Level. Applications from ECTs and experienced teachers will be welcome.
What the school offers its staff
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of English to join an ambitious English Department. The successful candidate would have an ability to teach to GCSE, as well as a commitment to contributing to all aspects of school life.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.