Vacancies
Teacher of Humanities from September 2022 (with a specialism in Geography)
The School seeks to appoint a full time Teacher of Humanities, with a specialism in Geography, from 1st September 2022.
QEGS has a pay scale above CPS and remuneration will be set according to qualifications and experience. All teachers are members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
Applicants must have a good, relevant degree and have a PGCE. Applications are accepted from ECTs.
The Humanities Faculty is led by two Joint Faculty Leaders. The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of the wider Humanities Faculty structure which includes Geography, History and Ethics and Philosophy. There are currently two subject specialist teachers for each of the three subjects. This new post is to complement our current staffing offer.
To apply, you may submit an application (attached below) directly to School. QEGS application forms sent directly to School should include a covering letter, of no more than 2 A4 sides in Arial point 11, and CV, together with names, postal and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of two referees and must be submitted to the Head, Mrs CY Gammon via email to head@qegsblackburn.com or by post.
Applications should be received by no later than noon on Thursday 26th May 2022 with interviews to take place as soon as possible thereafter.
All applications will be acknowledged. Documentation to be brought to interview: passport, driving licence, A level, degree and PGCE certificates, two utility bills or statements and documentation confirming NI number.
Further details about the role can be found here:
Cover Supervisor
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team of staff, where the education, pastoral care and welfare of the pupils are paramount.
The primary role of the successful candidate will be to cover classes in the absence of the regular teacher. A teaching qualification is not essential and no specific academic qualifications are required. However, an ability to facilitate high quality learning within the classroom is essential. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and demonstrate initiative, sensitivity and commitment to the role and the staff team.
A Support Staff application form is available below and must be sent along with a covering letter to arrive by noon on Friday 27th May 2022 to mdjohn@qegsblackburn.com.
The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.
Contract: Permanent, term-time only
Start Date: 1st September 2022
Hours: 08:30 to 16:00, 5 days per week = 35 hours per week
Pay: Salary Grade 6 (SP 11-19)
£22,792 – £26,705 (FTE)
pro-rata £17,427 – £20,419
Head of English Faculty from September 2022
The School seeks to appoint a Head of English Faculty from 1st September 2022. The Faculty comprises of the English department, PSHEE department – which has its own Subject Leader, and Careers department which has its own Head of Careers.
The successful candidate will provide positive and dynamic leadership in all areas relating to teaching and learning with the aim of raising attainment of all students, ensuring lessons are effective and improve pupil attainment. The Head of Faculty leads collaborative planning and development in the English department and ensures that improvement initiatives promoted by the Senior leadership team are fully implemented.
The role will provide the opportunity to lead a motivated and successful team.
The successful candidate will:
· Demonstrate the potential to ensure exceptional progress for our pupils and students
· Be committed to Queen Elizabeth’s ethos of high expectations
· Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils and students.
QEGS has a pay scale above CPS and remuneration will be set according to qualifications and experience. All teachers are members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
Applicants must have a good, relevant degree and have a PGCE.
Applications must be submitted to the Head, Mrs CY Gammon via email to head@qegsblackburn.com or by post. These should take the form of a letter of no more than 2 A4 sides in Arial point 11, accompanied by your curriculum vitae and a completed application form. These should be received by no later than noon on Monday 23rd May 2022.
All applications will be acknowledged. Interviews will be held in the commencing week and the appointment will be made as soon as possible thereafter. Documentation to be brought to interview: passport, driving licence, A level, degree and PGCE certificates, two utility bills or statements and documentation confirming NI number.
Further details about the role can be found here:
Special Needs Teaching Assistant Level 3
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our Secondary School team. The post requires providing differentiated support across the curriculum to meet pupil’s special educational needs. The main purpose of the role is to lead and support a particular pupil with SEND in their education. To use sound knowledge and experience of working with Secondary School pupils to help in their learning.
Knowledge and experience of supporting pupils, together with excellent IT and assistive technology skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to demonstrate initiative, sensitivity and commitment to the role and the staff team.
A Support Staff application form is available below and must be sent along with a covering letter to arrive by noon on Friday 20th May 2022 to mdjohn@qegsblackburn.com.
The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Hours: 08:30 to 16:00 = 35 hours per week
Pay: Salary is £16,665.51 (FTE £21,796)