Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: L5-L9 Number of Vacancies: 1The Role
Shenley Academy is a good school (OFSTED, July 2021) with leadership and management, behaviour and personal development all judged as outstanding.
You would be joining a forward-thinking academy which places the mental health and the wellbeing of staff and students at the heart of what we do. "The school’s motto, ‘Building futures, changing lives’, is exactly what happens here. Everyone involved in the school is committed to every pupil’s welfare, well-being and academic success. Pupils’ mental health is front and centre in leaders’ thinking and decision-making.
As a result, pupils thrive and achieve well." (OFSTED, 2021).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an able and inspiring Lead Practitioner of English. The purpose of this role is to raise standards of teaching, learning, attainment and achievement. Responsible for all staff working within the directorship, including teaching and technical staff.
Key Accountabilities:
Reporting to the Assistant Head Teacher, this post holder will be accountable for
Strategic Leadership
Operational Management
Supporting Staff and Students
Work with other teachers to develop practice by:
Please read the supporting documentation and Job description carefully before completing our application and equal opportunities form.
What the trust offers in return:
E-ACT is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 28 Academies spanning the length breath of the country. Our hopes and aspirations of every one of our pupils is the same. By encouraging them to Think Big and believe that anything is possible, by showing them the importance of Team Spirit and by teaching them to carefully think through their decisions to do The Right Thing, we know that everyone of our pupils can realise their potential with us.
Our community includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professional across the country.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Qualifications
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Degree in a relevant subject |
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Qualified Teacher Status |
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5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent |
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Skills
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Experience of robust self-evaluation and development planning linked to this. |
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Excellent knowledge of a wide range of pedagogic approaches to cater for different learning styles and ensure that all students are engaged. |
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Excellent understanding of the assessment processes at KS3 and KS4 and how to use these to support planning and raise student achievement. |
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Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
Ability to manage the performance of a diverse range of staff |
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Ability to work strategically and to seek and implement creative solutions |
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Personal Attributes | |
Ability to work effectively within a team environment |
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Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students |
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Relevant Experience | |
Proven record of raising standards and pupil achievement |
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Relevant Skills | |
Ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines and work under pressure |
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Ability to manage pupil behaviour and create a safe environment |
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Safeguarding Information
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Shenley Academy
Shenley Lane
Shenley Lane, Northfield, Birmingham
Birmingham
Mids B
B29 4HE
National Recruitment Hub
Recruit@E-ACT.org.uk