Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
Cheshire West and Chester
£32,916 - £51,048 per year
Salary:
Main Pay Range and Upper Pay Range considered
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
05 January 2026
Apply by:
20 October 2025
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of English to join our successful English team in this high-performing and inclusive 11-18 academy school, part of Sandstone Trust with over 1200 students on roll and growing. This is an exciting opportunity to join this highly successful multi academy trust where teamwork, leadership, and enthusiasm for learning are all notable strengths.
You should be passionate about teaching English and have high expectations of all learners. You will have the opportunity to teach throughout the age and ability range in a creative and supportive team that is committed to innovative, collaborative working.
Rated as Good with an Outstanding judgement for in the Sixth Form by Ofsted in April 2023: 'Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from a high quality education. Pupils at this school achieve highly.' 'Sixth Form students experience an exceptionally high quality education, both academically and in terms of their personal development.'
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly successful school where we are at the forefront of Teaching & Learning pedagogy and staff development. Teamwork, leadership, and enthusiasm for learning are all notable strengths.
You should have:
* Proven success in teaching English to GCSE
* Be highly organised and passionate about ensuring excellence for all in teaching, learning and achievement
* Be aspirational about your own professional development and have excellent communication and motivational skills
* Be committed to providing the best possible opportunities for all our young people
We can offer you:
* The scope to be creative and innovative in developing approaches to teaching, learning and the curriculum
* Support and challenge from a high performing leadership team
If you feel this is the role for you then please visit the school website to complete the online application process under the vacancies section.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
Safeguarding Policies are available to view on the school website.
Closing Date: Monday 20 October 2025
Interviews date TBC
Early applications welcomed
Recruiter contact:
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About Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
Eaton Road, Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0BL
United Kingdom
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school situated in Tarporley, Cheshire. It is a multi academy school, part of Sandstone Trust.
An average-sized secondary school, Tarporley High School provides almost 1200 places for secondary and sixth-form students between the ages of 11 and 18 when fully subscribed. It converted to academy status in August 2012.
Headteacher
Jonathan Deakin
Values and vision
Tarporley High School strongly believes in supporting all students, regardless of background or initial academic achievement. It is a highly supportive environment, particularly for less able students who face barriers to learning. The school is committed to closing the educational gap and ensuring that all students have an equal chance of success.
Teachers work hard to maximise the life chances of children and prepare them for a future in employment, college or university. This a safe and welcoming school that delivers a broad and balanced curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Ofsted report
"Through well thought out and targeted spending of the extra money provided, the school is rapidly closing the gap that existed between the achievement of students eligible for support through the pupils premium and that of other students. The curriculum is tailored to meet the needs and aspirations of students extremely well. The rich variety of extra-curricular activity has a positive impact on students' social, moral, spiritual and cultural development."
View Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College's latest Ofsted report
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