Priestley College, a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), is looking to appoint a Teacher of Religious Studies and Philosophy. The key purpose of the role is to ensure that all students receive from Priestley College the best possible learning opportunities related to realistic achievable learning goals.
Responsible to:
The Head of Faculty
Working arrangements:
Permanent, Full-time or Part-time would be considered
Start date:
August 2023 (subject to successful pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check or a check against the DBS Update Service if registered)
Salary:
Sixth Form Colleges’ Salary Structure Main Teaching Scale (up to £44,256 per annum)
Pension Scheme:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Contractual Terms:
NJC Terms and Conditions for Teaching Staff in Sixth Form Colleges
Application deadline:
12 noon Friday 12th May
Interviews:
Interviews will be held on Thursday 18th May
How to apply:
The application form is in word format and should be downloaded to your pc and saved, then completed electronically (CVs will not be accepted).
It is important that you complete all relevant sections of the form accurately. If you require assistance in completing your application, or require information providing in a different format, please contact HR.
You are reminded that providing false information is an offence and could result in your application being rejected or summary dismissal if you are later selected and possibly referred to the police. Your application should be returned to hr@priestley.ac.uk or in hard copy format by hand, or posted to: HR Department, Priestley College Loushers Lane, Warrington WA4 6RD. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Safeguarding:
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment in Education The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy and our DBS and Ex-Offenders Policy (incorporating our Policy Statement on the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information) can be accessed on the link to our website, as given above.
As an organisation using the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) to help assess the suitability of applicants for positions of trust, Priestley College complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice.
For information relating to the DBS please visit www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about and for information relating to the DBS Update Service visit www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service We also comply with our obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate for the Child Workforce (which must be shared with the HR Department within 28 days of its issue) or if already registered with the Update Service, provide their certificate, and their registration number to enable the College to carry out an on-line
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment check. All information received will be treated in the strictest confidence and will not necessarily debar a candidate for consideration of appointment.
