Lead Teacher of English

Lead Teacher of English

Wreake Valley Academy

Permanent

Contracted Hrs: 100%

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2a

Start Date: 27th August 2024

Do you have what it takes to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders?

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and fostering a love for English literature and language?

If so, becoming a teacher at Bradgate Education Partnership might just be the best career move you ever make!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and inspiring Lead Teacher of English to join Wreake Valley Academy on a permanent basis from 27th August 2024. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic English Lead to join our friendly and dynamic team. As a Lead Teacher of English, you will play a pivotal role in developing, planning, and delivering high-quality and engaging curriculum for students in Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5.

We are looking for an outstanding lead teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. You will join the Bradgate Education Partnership family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers through your enthusiasm for teaching and learning.  The ideal candidate will be creative and have ideas around how to drive attainment.

This role is a rewarding one with a successful candidate having the opportunity to be part of a supportive team and have access to highly supportive subject mentoring with a strong professional development programme to ensure that Teachers Standards are well developed.

 The ideal candidate will:

• Hold QTS status

• Lead on our whole school reading approaches 

• Implement strategies to support high levels of behaviour

• Support Head of Department and Head of KS3 with curriculum and assessment planning 

• Possess excellent subject knowledge with the ability to articulate their expertise within their teaching

• Possess the ability to teach high quality lessons and consistently provide learning opportunities that progresses students’ learning and achievements

• Be an excellent communicator and able to build positive working relationships with pupils, parents/carers and stakeholders.

• Be a team player – whilst it is important as a secondary teacher to work independently, there are regular points of the working day and week where working alongside support staff and other teaching colleagues is vital, therefore working as part of a team that is supportive and effective is paramount to the role

In return we offer:

• Opportunity to work within a supportive team

• Access to the Bradgate Learning Alliance to share best practice, learn and network with other colleagues

• Opportunities for career development with access to professional development, apprenticeships and training schemes

• Access to the generous Teachers Pension Scheme

• Employee Support Service (counselling) for employees and close family members (24/7 support)

• Employee Discount and Benefit Scheme

• Opportunity for an annual flu vaccination

Applications

If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit to the school please contact the Interim Headteacher, Ben Baxter.

To apply for one of the positions:

1. Visit our careers website

2. Apply using the online application form

3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position

Application Closing Date: 9am, Monday 13th May 2024

Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 16th May 2024

We look forward to receiving your application!

SAFEGUARDING…

Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to be-have in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

WE ARE ALL UNIQUE…

At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging. We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve