Teacher of KS3

POST:                   Teacher of KS3

                             Full Time Permanent

SALARY:                MPS/UPS

LOCATION:             Maghull High School

START DATE:           September 2024 (or earlier if available)

The governors are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic teacher who is able to teach predominately across core subjects to our nurture cohorts in years 7-9.

You will join an established and supportive team of colleagues who endeavor to raise the aspiration of all students and support them to achieve their full potential. 

Candidates must be able to confidently adapt and deliver our equitable curriculum offer to students demonstrating an in-depth knowledge and across all primary learning areas. Knowledge of the KS2 and KS3 National Curriculum is essential in order to adapt learning, address any gaps in knowledge and ensure through monitoring and assessment the positive progression of our pupils. 

The successful candidate will have a commitment to developing excellent practice and the desire and drive to improve educational outcomes and life chances for our pupils and students.

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and ECTs who have the ability to think creatively and are resilient and motivated by challenges. 

Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Kew Woods Primary School and Bedford Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.

For any enquiries about the post, please contact Miss N Bowen at bowenn@maghullhigh.com or telephone: 0151 527 3961.

For further information and application pack please visit www.maghullhigh.com

Closing date for Applications: 12noon, Monday 15 April 2024

Interviews to take place: week commencing, Monday 15 April 2024

ENHANCED DISCLOSURE

Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can

be accessed here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at interview.

A copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our website https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/

ENHANCED DISCLOSURE: The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).