What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate will:
• Be a well-qualified teacher, with a specialism in either subject and with a record of planning and delivering lessons that are engaging challenging and enjoyable to pupils of all ability levels.
• Have a PGCE qualification and QTS.
• Have the ability to teach pupils throughout KS3 & KS4, with the potential for KS5 teaching.
• Have the knowledge, skills and experience to make a significant contribution to the department’s leadership team.
• Be able to inspire and make positive relationships with students to encourage great learning.
• Have evidence of supporting students to reach their full potential.
• Be a resilient character with a strong personal drive.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• The opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team whose priority is to support and develop you.
• A dedicated, hardworking and supportive English team, all of whom are passionate about their subject.
• Friendly and highly motivated students who are keen to learn and take pride in their achievements.
• A comprehensive induction programme when joining the school as an ECT, including your own dedicated mentor.
• An Investors in People approved school where staff are supported and encouraged to take part in professional development programmes with the opportunity to share best practice within your own department and with staff from other specialisms.
Commitment to safeguarding
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the “Disclosure and Barring Service” along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Application forms can be accessed from