English Second in Department
Writhlington School
Bath and North East Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR2C £6,258
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 2 May 2014
Job overview
English Second in Department, Bath and North East Somerset
Writhlington is an oversubscribed, highly successful Leading Edge 11-18 academy.
We wish to appoint a highly motivated outstanding teacher to be Second in Department. The successful candidate will support the Head of Department to continue to take the department towards outstanding teaching and learning, raising student attainment at all key stages.
You will:
- Be an outstanding teacher with a passion for English
- Have a record of outstanding outcomes for all abilities
- Have proven leadership skills and a track record of supporting and inspiring staff and students to achieve their potential
- Be committed to developing pedagogy and assessment within the department
- Be able to demonstrate an innovative and collaborative approach to improving teaching and learning
The successful candidate will be required to teach English across the full age and ability range. Students follow GCSE English, English Language and English Literature courses through AQA at KS4, many of whom progress to A Level in Sixth Form. The school also has a successful Media Department offering a range of Level 2 and 3 courses.
We offer:
- A welcoming and inclusive school
- Outstanding arrangements for CPD
- A strong and committed department where you will be fully supported
- A nationally celebrated Home Access programme where every student has their own iPad for use in school and at home
- An outstanding £42m campus including exceptional media facilities and a 400-seat theatre
- International links, including China, Denmark, Burundi & Rwanda supporting the 14-19 curriculum
- The opportunity to teach at all Key Stages including Sixth form
A full job description and application can be found on our website at: www.writhlington.org.uk.
Closing Date and Time: Friday 2 May 2014 16:00
Writhlington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.
Writhlington School
Knobsbury Lane
Radstock
Bath
BA3 3NQ
Tel: 01761 433581
About Writhlington School
- Writhlington School
- Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington, Radstock, Bath
- Somerset
- BA3 3NQ
- United Kingdom
Creating Opportunity Inspiring Achievement
‘A school where leaders and teachers have created a positive learning environment which makes a strong contribution to pupils’ confidence and enjoyment of school – Pupils’ personal development is enhanced by the extensive programme of extra-curricular opportunities available to them’ - Ofsted
Our philosophy is simple, we believe that with the right support, guidance, provision and challenge all children are capable of achieving greatness in whatever field they choose.
The Leadership team and teaching staff is focussed on raising the expectations of pupils, through consistently well planned and delivered lessons, tracking of individual pupil progress and structured feedback.
The teaching, leadership and pastoral support across the schools means that our students get the benefit of the shared facilities and curriculum opportunities.
Teaching Excellence
The Trust places Quality First Teaching as one of its core values. The pursuit of teaching excellence on a daily basis is a fundamental requirement in all of its schools.
Our key focus is the development of a series of learning ‘essentials’, these are:
- challenge for all students at all times to exceed what they think they can achieve
- raising expectations of everyone involved in learning: students, parents, teachers and support staff
- marking and feedback that promotes and enhances learning
We pride ourselves in employing staff that are leaders in their field or have the potential to be so. Staff are expected to continue to focus on developing their practice through numerous CPD opportunities, both internal and external, and where best practice is identified, to share it with colleagues.
We are committed to continually learn and improve our practice each and every day through collegiate working.
Our staff are our greatest asset and we aim to create a workplace where everyone can give their best.
Why choose us?
We have an outstanding state-of-the-art campus that is equipped with modern technology to make your working environment a pleasant and inspiring place to be.
You will be encouraged to develop professionally through an extensive in-house CPD programme and this can include external training.
Any new approach you have to improve the outcomes for our students and the school will be welcomed.
You’ll have the opportunity to join our wide range of extra-curricular activities:
- A large Combined Cadet Force with Army and Navy sections
- An internationally recognised orchid project
- An amazing array of sports and incredible sports facilities
- International exchange links with China, Tanzania, Burundi & Rwanda that support the 14-19 curriculum
- Trips to Europe, USA, Africa, China
- Theatre workshops as well as special touring workshops for children ages 10-18
We continually strive for high levels of staff performance by offering support and working collaboratively to achieve the best for our students.
Thank you for taking the time to read about working with us.
Further details can be found on the following links:
https://www.writhlington.org.uk/
https://www.midsomernortonschoolspartnership.com/
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