Teacher of Performing Arts (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4AY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ae55ecc8-c76e-4f95-8c6c-e98cef9286ee |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualified teacher status
• Recognised subject specific degree or equivalent
• Subject related higher degree
• Professional development in aspects of subject development and pedagogy
• A successful record as a classroom teacher
• A successful track record of raising levels of attainment and progress
• Strong commitment to extra-curricular provision
• Effective use of data to inform appropriate actions
Professional knowledge and understanding
• Current educational issues especially related to the curriculum
• Current teaching, learning and assessment issues relevant to the needs of the department
• Effective strategies for promoting positive pupil behaviour
• Management of staff, including professional development
What the school offers its staff
• Clear sense of purpose
• Highly supportive working environment in which all are valued
• Sustained opportunities for professional development
• Promotion of professional autonomy
• Delightful pupils and supportive parents
Further details about the role
An outstanding opportunity to teach in a flourishing and forward thinking 11-18 single academy where the wellbeing of staff is a priority.
Required for September 2025 for this heavily over-subscribed and successful Church of England Academy, an enthusiastic, able and ambitious teacher is sought to teach Food and Nutrition throughout key stages 3 and 4. This post is well suited to both an experienced practitioner or to someone new to the teaching profession.
The successful candidate will join a thriving and supportive team and work under the direction of a newly appointed head of department. The Technology Department consistently produces high rates of pupil progress and attainment which place it amongst the school’s strongest subjects. Teachers thrive in an environment which balances support and structure with autonomy and independence.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Christopher’s CE High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Qualified teacher status
• Recognised subject specific degree or equivalent
• Subject related higher degree
• Professional development in aspects of subject development and pedagogy
• A successful record as a classroom teacher
• A successful track record of raising levels of attainment and progress
• Strong commitment to extra-curricular provision
• Effective use of data to inform appropriate actions
Professional knowledge and understanding
• Current educational issues especially related to the curriculum
• Current teaching, learning and assessment issues relevant to the needs of the department
• Effective strategies for promoting positive pupil behaviour
• Management of staff, including professional development
What the school offers its staff
• Clear sense of purpose
• Highly supportive working environment in which all are valued
• Sustained opportunities for professional development
• Promotion of professional autonomy
• Delightful pupils and supportive parents
Further details about the role
An outstanding opportunity to teach in a flourishing and forward thinking 11-18 single academy where the wellbeing of staff is a priority.
Required for September 2025 for this heavily over-subscribed and successful Church of England Academy, an enthusiastic, able and ambitious teacher is sought to teach Food and Nutrition throughout key stages 3 and 4. This post is well suited to both an experienced practitioner or to someone new to the teaching profession.
The successful candidate will join a thriving and supportive team and work under the direction of a newly appointed head of department. The Technology Department consistently produces high rates of pupil progress and attainment which place it amongst the school’s strongest subjects. Teachers thrive in an environment which balances support and structure with autonomy and independence.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Christopher’s CE High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.