Southport Learning Trust is a growing and dynamic Trust consisting of seven schools. At present our family consists of five secondary and two primary schools- Bedford Primary School, Birkdale High School, Greenbank High School, Kew Woods Primary School, Maghull High School, Meols Cop High School and Stanley High School. Maternity Cover: Teacher of Creative Media and/or Food Start date: December 2024 to July 2025 Salary: MPS/UPS Closing Date: 9.00am on Friday 6 th December 2024 Interview date – TBC The Governors of Stanley High School wish to appoint an exceptional classroom Teacher of Creative Media and/or Food Specialism to join our school for December 2024. It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to Stanley High School and trust the information provided will enable you to determine your suitability to join our journey and provide an exceptional education for all our students. As a school, we are determined to challenge our students inside and outside the classroom to aspire for individual excellence and excel to achieve the highest academic standards. Would you like to join a well-established and successful team, 11-16 school that focuses on each student as an individual whilst fostering a sense of belonging to a rich and diverse community? Stanley High School is committed to supporting every student to develop to their full academic potential whilst experiencing a wide and exciting range of opportunities to equip them with the skillset for a successful future as rounded, mature, and confident members of modern British society. You would be joining an innovative team at a variety of stages in their career who are motivated by highly effective leadership. We are seeking to appoint an energetic and highly qualified Creative Media and/or Food Teacher who is innovative with the ability to inspire and motivate students. This role is a temporary maternity cover and will be suitable for Early Career Teachers and more experienced professionals. The successful candidate will have a successful track record relevant to their stage in their career and be committed to becoming a high performing classroom practitioner. We are looking for someone with passion for their subject, who is creative and can make a positive contribution to improving provision and outcomes. The Design Technology Department is a successful department with outstanding outcomes, the pupils thrive and thoroughly enjoy their experience from KS3-4. The staff play to the strengths of all pupils. The department promotes a positive, yet challenging climate where all pupils are encouraged and supported to take risks and have high expectations that are clearly modelled by experienced staff. I am very proud of the school, its students, staff and governors. Education at Stanley High aims to develop and nurture all students to take their place as caring and confident young people in the outside world. Our staff will engage in high quality Continuous Professional Development at both school and Trust level and all staff have access to our supportive well-being package. Stanley High School is a proud member of the Southport Learning Trust family of schools leading to collaboration amongst our wider school community. The community of Food teachers within the Trust is very strong which would give strong support to the successful candidate and many opportunities for our students. We have a strong safeguarding culture and we will expect you to champion this within your role We would like to invest in the long-term career of an exceptional candidate and would welcome visits from prospective applicants. Please contact the school office on 01704 228940 or enquiriesstanleyhigh.co.uk, to arrange a convenient time. We look forward to receiving your application. Kind regards Nicki Gregg Executive Headteacher Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at interview. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. Southport Learning Trust is committed to the wellbeing of all staff through continued professional development and a comprehensive Employee Wellbeing Assistance Programme. Employee benefits include- Generous local government pension scheme Staff wellbeing package, cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and mileage expenses for travel For a full overview of the role please refer to the job description. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at interview. A copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our website.