English Teacher

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Whether you’re experienced or newly-qualified, we’ll give you all the support you need to develop your career in this Outstanding college.

If you’re keen to build your career with a high-performing team in a college that’s been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, it’s time you joined Blackpool Sixth. As the first sixth form college to be awarded Teaching School Status and part of the Fylde Coast Teaching School Alliance, we can offer a wide range of opportunities for training, professional development and career progression. As well as that, we are always looking to share best practice as we shape the future of teaching.

All of this is geared towards one goal: supporting teachers to deliver the very best learning experience for our students. At the heart of our college are our enthusiastic and ambitious 16 to 19 year old students who study on a range of courses (mainly AS/A Levels and BTECs) within this close and caring community.

Their achievements speak for themselves: Last year, our A level pass rate was 99%, and our GCSE pass rate rose by 11%, with nearly 60% of entries resulting in a top grade. Recently the numbers securing places at top universities has increased, and two students have now a place at Yale and Harvard.

We’re now looking for an exceptional teacher whose enthusiasm matches theirs - and in return, we can offer an equally exceptional environment. With a new £25 million campus boasting purpose built classrooms and state-of-the-art facilities, our team continues to develop its use of advanced technology.

Our strong and vibrant English department has a proven track record of student success. Its team is committed to developing the whole individual, and the department delivers a range of exciting enrichment activities from overseas trips and an active debating society to an award-winning college magazine and many visiting writers.

Currently rated Good and moving towards Outstanding, the department’s students provide a rewarding mix of abilities - from those who have had a difficult experience of education to high achievers. For our tutors, that means the opportunity to offer stretch and support in equal measure.

In return for your passion and commitment, you can look forward to a superb location on the Lancashire border, not far from the Ribble Valley, Lake District and stunning Fylde coast.

There’s also a great rewards package for all new teaching staff including a Macbook, as well as excellent Terms and Conditions including 195 working days per year and access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme. You will enjoy a range of health and wellbeing activities too. We have already achieved the Health Works Silver Award and are now working towards the Gold.

Blackpool Sixth Form College welcomes applications from NQTs and is able to support new members of staff in achieving QTS/QTLS.

To find out more and apply, please visit http://jobs.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk/   please note we will only be accepting online applications for this vacancy which must be submitted via our website.

Closing date: 11th March 2015 Midday
Interviews: Provisionally 19th March 2015

Blackpool Sixth is committed to equality of opportunity for all.

Blackpool Sixth is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Blackpool Sixth Form College is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors.  All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.