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Teacher of English

Job details
Posting date: 12 May 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 June 2025
Location: Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0TZ
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 608bf7a2-41a4-4823-826a-cd8df72c5800

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ Standards. All classroom teachers will contribute to the curriculum and year teams in supporting the school’s mission statement and achieving its aims. As a professional within a Catholic School, you will be expected to enhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways to improve through innovation and research.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
• Is highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
• Is a well-qualified, industrious, and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help pupils develop the skills and attitudes they will need in their future lives.
• Possesses the talent, interpersonal skills, and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
• Can demonstrate a strong track record of positive impact to date.

What the school offers its staff

St Gabriel's RCHS are currently seeking an English teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust

St Gabriel’s RC High School is part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust and welcomes students of all abilities, aged 11-16. We celebrate strong academic success and are ranked highly in the local authority (Bury). Ofsted have graded us as a ‘Good’ school in all areas in March 2023, and we encourage applicants to read our report. As a faith school, Christ is at the center of who we are and all that we do. We are currently graded as 'Outstanding' in all areas by Salford Diocese. St Gabriel’s is renowned for fantastic pastoral care, which we often receive praise for from parents/carers and our students.St Gabriel’s is a popular and oversubscribed school, serving the Catholic community of North Bury. You will join a friendly, supportive and successful team should your application be successful.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Prospective candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school. Please contact Ms B Jackson, bjackson@stgabrielshigh.stoccat.org.uk or 0161 764 3186 to make an appointment.

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Gabriel's RC High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.