Welcome

Dear Candidate

Welcome to Pendle Vale College. I am delighted that you are considering our College as a new career opportunity.

We are fortunate to have a modern, innovative, and fantastically well-equipped College; a £32 million new build project in 2008, the facilities at Pendle Vale College are second to none. The building remains modern and innovative in design and is an exciting environment in which to work, however the College is more than bricks and mortar – our school is made up of over 1000 students and over 100 colleagues who all attend school each day to learn, grow and improve. Our facilities provide first rate teaching and learning opportunities that give our students and teachers a clear advantage and that results in consistently good outcomes.

Our college is made up of a team of highly committed, motivated, dedicated and professional colleagues both teaching and non-teaching, who each individually make a significant and positive difference to the lives of our students. As Headteacher, I am extremely proud of our college and the colleagues and students with who I share the vision to make this a special place for adults and young people to teach and learn in.

Colleagues at Pendle Vale benefit hugely from working in an environment that is supportive, challenging and rewarding. We pride ourselves on welcoming new staff with an excellent induction programme whether you are joining us as a newly qualified or experienced candidate.

Whilst recognising that the College exists for the benefit of the students, we aim to be a place where staff can also realise their ambitions and potential and further develop their careers. We aim to be at the cutting edge of change and engage in high profile projects and developments that enable our students, and staff, to achieve the most that they possibly can while working or studying here. We are outward facing and strive to learn from and assimilate the very best practice and research. We really want to hear from those colleagues who are exceptional in what they do and who truly believe that they can make a positive difference to our college.

We know that Pendle Vale College is and will continue to transform the education and live chances of our young people. By working together as a team, we aim to develop happy, confident and independent learners ready to take their place in the modern world.

We have a modern, flexible, and responsive curriculum, which actively encourages our students to be responsible for their own learning and ensures that they are being stretched and challenged and appropriately prepared for their future learning. We know our students very well indeed and strongly and confidently believe that we are meeting their current and future needs.

As Headteacher, I believe that a team of people work best when they are working together towards a common goal. Pendle Vale College is an enjoyable and rewarding environment in which to work. There are significant career opportunities for colleagues and promotion is actively supported and encouraged.  Our team ranges from early career teachers to experienced candidates who have reaped the benefits of working at our college.

We are a modern and contemporary College that wants to attract colleagues who have ideas, who are inspirational, innovative and who are truly dedicated to the development of our young people.  If you have what it takes to take a forward thinking College to the next level, then we look forward to reading your application and hopefully from there calling you to interview.

Our story is one of continued and improving success. We pride ourselves on being a strong, vibrant, and confident community. Don’t just take our word for it, we warmly welcome visitors and prospective applicants to arrange a visit, meet with significant colleagues and see for yourself. 

If you are interested in moving the College forward within a focussed team who are highly committed to serving its students, staff, and community, then I welcome your application.

Please contact Hannah Connell for more information by calling 07966 129657 or emailing Hannah.Connell@hays.com

I look forward to receiving your application.

Mr Oliver Handley

Headteacher