Total 13 art design entertainment job vacancies in Education / Training category in poulton le fylde lancashire

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of teaching, learning and assessment to at least KS3/4, preferably KS5
• A good understanding of curriculum developments
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies
• Commitment to high standards in all aspects of the academy’s work
• An understanding of how Assessment for Learning can improve student performance and how to embed this within your department
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning
• Able to use student level data to raise standards
• Enthusiasm for your subject
• Creative problem solving together with willingness to take on and develop and try new approaches and ideas
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues

· Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents

What the school offers its staff

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Woodhey High School are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Teacher of Design Technology to join our Innovation Faculty. The successful candidate will be able to teach across the ability and age range, supporting the development of DT to the highest standards for all pupils at Key Stages 3 and 4. The Design & Technology department is well resourced with rooms set up with specialist equipment. Students work in a purposeful and dynamic atmosphere where problem solving skills are developed and encouraged across the Key Stages.

The successful candidate will be:

• Enthusiastic, diligent, flexible and innovative with a drive for improvement
• A dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with students and staff alike
• Professional, leading by example and at all times
• Fully supportive of the positive ethos of the school and a willingness to contribute to wider school life, for example, through extracurricular activities
• Willing to participate in personal continued professional development.

Woodhey is a high achieving and inclusive 11-16 community comprehensive school. We are committed to providing a secure and caring learning environment for all our pupils and we ask our pupils to achieve, care and enjoy. Our aim is to develop highly educated, well-rounded, considerate and confident young people who are willing and able to contribute to society. There are currently 1112 pupils on the school roll.

What the school offers its staff

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include all of the National Professional Qualifications – NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC are all delivered by the Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. In addition, we provide access to the NPQEL for Executive Leaders.

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Cuthbert’s are currently seeking a Teacher of Design and Technology. 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

We are delighted to offer the opportunity to join St. Cuthbert’s RC High School, a diverse and vibrant school community where we believe that we should be the best that we can be in everything that we do and this mission is at the heart of everything that we do

Applications from Early Career Teachers alongside more experienced practitioners are welcomed. Flexible-working arrangements could be considered for the right candidate.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values

One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

Purpose of the role:

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

• 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

Commitment to safeguarding

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of teaching, learning and assessment to at least KS3/4, preferably KS5
• A good understanding of curriculum developments
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies
• Commitment to high standards in all aspects of the academy’s work
• An understanding of how Assessment for Learning can improve student performance and how to embed this within your department
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning
• Able to use student level data to raise standards
• Enthusiasm for your subject
• Creative problem solving together with willingness to take on and develop and try new approaches and ideas
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues

· Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents

What the school offers its staff

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Art who has the capacity to enthuse, engage and inspire our young people through strong subject knowledge within the Art curriculum; someone who thrives on collaboration and teamwork; a committed professional with high levels of personal motivation and ambition.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic, creative and innovative teachers who will inspire our pupils throughout the 11– 16 age range, instilling them with confidence to reach their potential in the subject.

In essence, someone who really wants to make a difference.

What the school offers its staff

Our Art Department provides pupils with an extremely well-resourced and enjoyable experience of all aspects of Art. There are 3 dedicated classrooms where pupils are encouraged to explore their creativity through the mediums of drawing, ceramic, sculpture and other media.

We offer a bespoke CPL programme, research and development, links and networks with other outstanding schools as well as a plethora of extra-curricular and cross-curricular working opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Offer of employment is subject to safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance, pre-employment health check and references.

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Cuthbert’s are currently seeking a Teacher of Design and Technology. 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

We are delighted to offer the opportunity to join St. Cuthbert’s RC High School, a diverse and vibrant school community where we believe that we should be the best that we can be in everything that we do and this mission is at the heart of everything that we do

Applications from Early Career Teachers alongside more experienced practitioners are welcomed. Flexible-working arrangements could be considered for the right candidate.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values

One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

Purpose of the role:

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

• 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

Commitment to safeguarding

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Matthew Moss High School seeks to appoint a suitably qualified, dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Art & Design (All Specialisms welcome) to join our team and make a real difference to the children who attend our school. The ideal candidate will inspire learners to explore and express their creativity through various art forms and have experience teaching KS3 and KS4 Art and Design.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
• An excellent Teacher
• Is able to teach one of the following subject disciplines – Fine Art, Textiles, 3D, Graphics or Photography.
• A passionate advocate and role model for CHANGE
• Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves
• Able to use your own initiative
• Willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people

What the school offers its staff

Why work for the Watergrove Trust and MMHS? We can offer:

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
• Wonderful students who enjoy learning
• A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff
• Subscription to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
• Cycle to work scheme

Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a “Good” Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation. They describe pupils’ behaviour as good. Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength. Staff morale is high, and 96% of staff said that they are proud to be a member of staff at the school.

Further details about the role

How to apply:

Please complete our application form via our online portalandsubmit a personal statement, of at least 2 sides of A4, outlining how your experiences to date have prepared you for this role and your vision for teaching and learning in the Technology Faculty. This must be submitted by9amonFriday 27th September 2024.

Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews plannedW/C 30th September 2024.

Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.

Candidate Privacy Notice

‘At Watergrove Trust we believe that every child has great potential and we want to work together, as a team, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fulfil that potential. If you share this belief and would like to play a key role in enhancing the lives of our students, then we want to hear from you.

Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure & Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check.

The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.

Thank you in advance for your application. Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven’t heard from us by the interview date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.’

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is therefore subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are delighted to offer the opportunity to join St. Cuthbert’s RC High School, we believe that we should be the best that we can be in everything that we do and this mission is at the heart of everything that we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the trust at the beginning of a journey of transition to develop and grow the multi-academy trust.

We invite applicants to join this successful team who are:

• Enthusiastic, passionate, creative, flexible, and innovative with the drive and determination to successfully contribute to improving students’ life chances.
• A dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with learners and colleagues
• A professional who communicates clear expectations, leads by example, and promotes at all times positive behaviour for learning
• Willing to fully support and at all times uphold the policies and positive ethos of the school.

What the school offers its staff

• 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

Commitment to safeguarding

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Eden Boys' School, Preston

Eden Boys’ School, Prestonis a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2015 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. Our Ofsted grading remains ‘Outstanding’ following our most recent inspection in May 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Qualifications • 5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics

• A-Levels or equivalent
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• QTS Status
• Be able to deliver a Technology qualification at KS4

Essential Experience

• Be an excellent teacher demonstrating enthusiasm and a • commitment to education

• Have experience of building and sustaining effective
• relationships with colleagues • Have knowledge of and a commitment to the implementation of the safeguarding agenda
• Have a secure working knowledge of Health and Safety, ensuring potential risks are identified and addressed and safe practice is adhered to across the Learning Area

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles and practice of effective teaching specifically relating to DT

• Have confidence and competence in using student achievement data appropriately, to support students and therefore make timely interventions which have a long-term impact
• Have the ability to hold honest, supportive and challenging conversations
• Have knowledge and experience of recent relevant pedagogical developments
• Have an excellent understanding of appropriate assessment processes
• Have an ability to motivate young people
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Have demonstrably high professional standards
• Be able to work collaboratively with colleagues within the DT Learning Area to ensure that all students within the Academy receive outstanding teaching
• Have a willingness to contribute and lead the CPD of colleagues

Essential Personal Qualities

• Be able to actively support and promote the Christian Ethos of the Academy

• Be passionate about DT

• Have a passion for working with young people

• Be a team player used to working collaboratively

• Have high expectations regarding student behaviour and outcomes

• Have a willingness to make a commitment to support the success of colleagues

• Be a resilient and reflective individual

• Be willing to take part in professional development

• Possess a good sense of humour

• Be able to lead by example and demonstrate professional values, securing the ethos of the Academy

• Have energy, tenacity and the ability to work under pressure

What the school offers its staff

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

Salary: TLR2a.

A Recruitment and Retention allowance of £3,000 is available for an exceptional candidate.

Local Government pension scheme.

Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.

Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Art who has the capacity to enthuse, engage and inspire our young people through strong subject knowledge within the Art curriculum; someone who thrives on collaboration and teamwork; a committed professional with high levels of personal motivation and ambition.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic, creative and innovative teachers who will inspire our pupils throughout the 11– 16 age range, instilling them with confidence to reach their potential in the subject.

In essence, someone who really wants to make a difference.

What the school offers its staff

Our Art Department provides pupils with an extremely well-resourced and enjoyable experience of all aspects of Art. There are 3 dedicated classrooms where pupils are encouraged to explore their creativity through the mediums of drawing, ceramic, sculpture and other media.

We offer a bespoke CPL programme, research and development, links and networks with other outstanding schools as well as a plethora of extra-curricular and cross-curricular working opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Offer of employment is subject to safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance, pre-employment health check and references.

What skills and experience we're looking for

About this role:

Permanent Contract

Applications are welcomed from those seeking to work part time or flexibly.

Required as soon as possible.

Matthew Moss High School seeks to appoint a suitably qualified, dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Art & Design (All Specialisms welcome) to join our team and make a real difference to the children who attend our school. The ideal candidate will inspire learners to explore and express their creativity through various art forms and have experience teaching KS3 and KS4 Art and Design.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
• An excellent Teacher
• Is able to teach one of the following subject disciplines – Fine Art, Textiles, 3D, Graphics or Photography.
• A passionate advocate and role model for CHANGE
• Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves
• Able to use your own initiative
• Willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people

What the school offers its staff

Why work for the Watergrove Trust and MMHS? We can offer:

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
• Wonderful students who enjoy learning
• A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff
• Subscription to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
• Cycle to work scheme

Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a “Good” Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation. They describe pupils’ behaviour as good. Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength. Staff morale is high, and 96% of staff said that they are proud to be a member of staff at the school.

Further details about the role

If you would like to arrange a visit to our school or have any other questions, please contactrecruitment@mmhs.co.uk

How to apply:

Please complete our application form via our online portalandsubmit a personal statement, of at least 2 sides of A4, outlining how your experiences to date have prepared you for this role and your vision for teaching and learning in the Technology Faculty. This must be submitted by9amonMonday 2nd September 2024.

Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews plannedW/C 9th September 2024.

Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is therefore subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach toGCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About The Valley Leadership Academy

The Valley Leadership Academy is a secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Bacup. We joined Star Academies in 2019 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.