Teacher of English (0.5) Maternity Post

Job Reference: FEB20257665

Location: Leyland, Lancashire

Job type: Fixed Term

Salary: £24,156

Closing date: Wed, Feb 26, 2025

TEACHER OF ENGLISH – (0.5) Maternity Post - REF 250167

Up to £24,156 p.a. (FTE up to £48,30+ p.a.)

18.5 hours per week

Fixed term maternity cover

Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, a friendly and supportive culture, and a focus on putting the student at the heart of all we do.

We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.

We are seeking an exceptional teacher to join the School of English, Languages, and Classics. The ideal candidate will be flexible and capable of teaching A Levels in English Combined and English Language. Additionally, there may be a requirement to teach GCSE English Language resit classes. You will require a degree in a relevant subject area and a proven track record of delivering high-quality English provision at KS4 and KS5.

The School of English, Languages, and Classics is a large and successful department. In addition to our A Levels in English and GCSE resit programme, we offer A Levels in Classical Civilisation, French, Spanish, and German, as well as various Functional English Skills courses at Entry Level 3, Level 1, and Level 2. Many of our English courses exceed national benchmarks, and we consistently achieve high levels of student satisfaction in our learner surveys.

We are looking for a dedicated English teacher who can design and deliver creative and impactful lessons, taking a student-centred approach to learning.

From September 2024, up to £6, 000 will be available for teachers as part of the government’s drive to recruit and retain the best staff. Eligible FE teachers can claim a levelling up payment for teaching in a number of subjects and this includes Chemistry. More information is available at Levelling up premium payments for FE teachers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Wednesday 26th February 2025

For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.

Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.
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