Teacher of English at Standish Community High School

21 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/SCHS/33613

Location

Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0NX

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£31,650.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date

9:00am, 22nd Apr 2025

Start Date

1st September 2025

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

1st May 2025

Interview Date(s) 1st May 2025

About this Role

Standish Community High School is advertising for a permanent Teacher of English to commence employment on 1^st September 2025.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, self-motivated and highly organised people to contribute to the outstanding support, care and guidance that the school offers its pupils. Applications are sought from people with energy, commitment and a determination to succeed. This post is open to both experienced teachers and those new to the profession.

Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record check with barred list through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical clearance, references and verification of qualifications satisfactory to the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and adhere to the school’s child protection policies and procedures.

Applicants can apply through TES, Teacher Vacancies and MyNewTerm or by filling in the school’s application form found on the School Website. Completed application forms can be forwarded by email to: recruitment@standishchs.wigan.sch.uk

Applications will be considered as soon as they are received, and the closing date will be 22nd April 2025 at 9.00 a.m.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 1st May 2025. Unfortunately, we are unable to notify candidates individually if they have not been successful with their application.

Contact Details

  Charlotte Davies
  01257 478733
  recruitment@standishchs.wigan.sch.uk

Standish Community High School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

SUPPORTING INFORMATION - SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE This section of the application form is very important, as this is where you demonstrate your suitability for the job. Read through the advertisement and the job description to get a clear view of what the job involves. The person specification describes the necessary skills, experience and qualifications we are looking for. Pay particular attention to those areas on the person specification described as essential. Make sure that you tell us how you match the requirements of the job.
Have you ever been dismissed from any employment for any reasons other than redundancy? If YES please give details, including dates, reasons and employer.
Have you at any time received, or do you have pending, a caution, bind-over, reprimand, final warning or conviction? If yes, please state: