Assistant Headteacher/Teacher of English
Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College
Coventry
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2015
- Apply by:
- 17 October 2014
Job overview
responsible for raising standards in English across the school
Blue Coat School is a popular converter Academy and 11-18 Specialist Music College with a caring Christian ethos and excellent academic results and sporting achievements. Approx. 1,533 students on roll including 358 in the Sixth Form.
Do you:
- Have a track record for raising standards and embedding sustained improvement?
- Have the experience of developing successful whole school strategy whilst also working operationally?
- Have the experience and expertise to teach English throughout the school to all levels including Oxbridge?
- Have you demonstrated outstanding impact in your current post?
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic member of staff to raise standards in the learning and teaching of English. If you are an effective practitioner with the ability to inspire and motivate both staff and students alike we would like to hear from you.
This is an ideal opportunity to join our successful school team where your contribution to the life of the school community is valued and development opportunities maximised. The English department enjoys the innovation and challenge offered by our achieving environment and this post provides the opportunity to work within a well-qualified and experienced team to make a real difference to the learning of our young people.
If you are interested in making a real difference to the learning where nurturing excellence is key please telephone or e-mail the school for an application pack.
Closing date for applications: 17 October 2014
Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College, Terry Road, Coventry, CV1 2BA
Tel: 024 7622 3542 Email: admin@bluecoatschool.com
www.bluecoatschool.com
About Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College
- Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College
- Terry Road, Coventry
- West Midlands
- CV1 2BA
- United Kingdom
Blue Coat is a successful and oversubscribed school in the heart of the city of Coventry. As a Christian school our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas. Consequently we have a diverse intake and a culturally thriving school. The school was graded 'Outstanding' in its SIAMS inspection and 'Good' by Ofsted in May 2023 with 3 'Outstanding' categories. Our most recent Progress 8 score was +0.42. The vast majority of our students stay on into the sixth form and continue their studies.
We have a large and successful Post 16 provision with 350 pupils on average studying either A levels or Vocational Level 3 courses. We have excellent rates of progression to universities, apprenticeships and employment.
You are considering joining the school at an exciting time as we strive to provide an outstanding education for every young person. You will be joining a hardworking and dedicated team of support staff, teachers and senior leaders. We believe that every child can succeed regardless of background or start point and expect the same commitment from all who work with us.
Blue Coat school is a fantastic, supportive place to work and learn and I look forward to receiving your application should you choose to apply.
Staff are committed to providing a supportive and caring Christian environment where excellent educational provision, outstanding pastoral care and a wide and varied programme of extra-curricular opportunities blend together to create an environment where every individual is valued. The school revolves around its core values of Care, Hard Work, Respect, Integrity, Servanthood and Togetherness, creating an environment where students and staff work together in harmony and learn from each other.
Encouraging excellence and nurturing talent leads to our winning combination of academic rigour within a caring community. We offer a broad range of high quality educational opportunities which extend teaching and learning both inside and outside the curriculum to create an exciting and stimulating learning community where all students are expected to use their intelligence and leadership abilities to contribute constructively to the life of the school.
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