Establishment: Parklands High School Location: Chorley Salary: Department: TEA Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Closing Date: 01/10/2025 14:54 Interview Date: 07/10/2025 Start Date: As soon as possiblr
Additional Information
Contract Type: Temporary Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: Pay Grade: Main Teachers Scale | M1 - M6
The Role
We are currently seeking a dynamic and inspirational
Maternity cover Teacher of Drama
From November 2025
Full time, for the length of the maternity leave. Hours of work are as detailed in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document
The position would suit an experienced practitioner but we would also welcome applications from ECTs.
You will receive high quality, comprehensive CPD and support from your colleagues who will coach and guide you through any continued professional development. Parklands has a bespoke ECT programme in place and staff also benefit from out of hours access to our gym facilities.
Parklands High School is a popular, over-subscribed and high-achieving school. This is an opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive, well-resourced and forward looking environment. If you wish to come and visit us or require more information regarding the role, please contact Karen Gray, Curriculum leader for Drama, by telephone or email )
Candidates should complete an electronic application form, available via the vacancies page on the trust website
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 1st October 2025
Interviews to be held on : Tuesday 7th October 2025
Benefits
Other
Cyclesolutions
Cycle to Work Scheme
Teachers' Pension Scheme
Qualifications
Qualification Title
Grade
Qualified Teacher Status
Essential
Degree or equivalent qualification
Essential
Skills
Personal Attributes
Committed
Desirable
Dedicated
Desirable
Attitude and Image
Desirable
Timekeeping
Desirable
Confidence in supporting potentially vulnerable pupils
Desirable
Enthusiastic, dedicated and reliable with an understanding of your professional responsibilities.
Desirable
Committed
Desirable
Experience
Experience of relevant KS teaching
Desirable
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Drive to further develop professional skills and knowledge
Desirable
Collaboration
Desirable
Leadership
Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Follow policies and procedures
Desirable
Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, raising and recording concerns in line with the school's safeguarding procedures
Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils
Desirable
Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive school attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils
Be a posirtive role model
Desirable
Safeguarding Information
At Aspirational Futures Multi Academy trust we believe everyone has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and pupils and expect anyone working at the School to share this commitment.
Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are warmly welcomed.
Southport Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1LL
Karen Gray