Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
Contract: Full time
Pay Scale: MPS/UPS
Start Date: 24th February 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter
Are you a committed, inspiring and enthusiastic teacher who is seeking a new role in a school where ‘Aspiration for all’ is always at the forefront of students’ learning? A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Boroughbridge High School for a Teacher of English to join our innovative, supportive and friendly team to cover a period of maternity leave.
What makes Boroughbridge High School a great place to work and learn?
Our belief in ‘Aspiration for All’ means that our students are at the heart of our decision making. With around 450 students, we serve the community of Boroughbridge and the wider rural area, attracting students from more than 35 partner primaries which gives our school a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.We feel like a family and, as such, we know our students well making Boroughbridge High School a good place to work and learn. We all understand our responsibility to ensure that everyone within our school community is safe, happy and successful.
Success, in its widest sense, underpins our mission which is to ensure that all students leave our school, not only with the qualifications that they need to access the next stage of their education or career of choice, but with the skills and confidence to make an active contribution to the communities to which they belong.We understand that this can only happen in an environment where there are high expectations with staff who have the skills and confidence to create high quality, engaging learning experiences which secure good student progress.
We also understand the benefit of partnership working and are federated with King James’s School in Knaresborough.
The English Department
Along with the Head of Department and Second in Department, a further two teachers make up the team. English is taught in well-equipped classrooms. In Years 7, 8, 9 and 10, students are taught English for 8 lessons per fortnightly cycle with 9 in year 11.Students are taught in mixed ability classes throughout.
You can find out more about our English curriculum by viewing our Curriculum Progression maps at https://www.boroughbridgehigh.com/curriculum/subjects/
Why is this an exciting time to join Boroughbridge High School?
Following our Ofsted Inspection in May 2023, we have introduced ‘Learning Phases’ so that our expectations for each phase of learning, Whole class work, Group and Pair work and Individual work, are clear. We have also been working with the DfE Behaviour Hub programme since January 2024 which has supported us in embedding our phases of learning and deepening our Behaviour for Learning system.This has enabled us to have a significant impact on the standard of behaviour and quality of learning across the school and, as a school community, we are proud of our progress to date. This good progress has been validated during visits from our Local Authority adviser.
However, don’t just take our word for it. if you would like to see for yourself, then please contact us at vacancies@boroughbridgehighschool.com and we would be delighted to show you our school on a working day.
What are the staff benefits of working at Boroughbridge High School?
Just as we know our students well, as a member of staff you will be part of a staff team of 63 with 28 teaching staff, 14 of whom are part-time. You will be known and will have the capacity to make a significant difference to our school community.In return for your hard work and dedication to our school we can offer you a range of benefits. As an employee of Boroughbridge High School you will be entitled to our range of rewards on the NYC ‘Everybody Benefits’ scheme and, as a school we will also strive to support you through high quality professional development.
If you would like to discuss the post, please contact the Head of English, Julie Wellock at jwellock@boroughbridgehigh.com
How to apply
Application forms and further details are available from the school website www.boroughbridgehigh.com Please download an application form and complete.
Please use the section 16 “Supporting Evidence” on the application form to demonstrate how you can meet the criteria given in the advert.
Please note CVs will not be accepted. Please do not enclose a covering letter as this will not form part of your application.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.
Closing date: Midday, Monday 10th February 2025Interviews: To be confirmed
Completed application forms should be returned via email to vacancies@boroughbridgehigh.com or by post to Boroughbridge High school, Wetherby Road, Boroughbridge, YO51 9JX and marked for the attention of Wendy Firth.
Thank you for your interest in this post. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. In that event, we wish you well in your search for a suitable position..
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. This will be arranged for the successful candidate.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.