Lead Practitioner: English
Biddick Academy
Sunderland
- Expired
- Salary:
- Lead Practitioner Scale: LP1 - LP5
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2015
- Apply by:
- 10 October 2014
Job overview
Biddick Academy is on a journey of whole school improvement and aspires to even greater achievements. We want Biddick Academy to be 'the best it can possible be'. The quality of teaching and learning is at the heart of what needs to be done for continued improvement. We understand how powerful high levels of teaching are for learning, achievement, motivation and enjoyment.
Biddick Academy is looking for a passionate, driven, committed, forward thinking and innovative teacher of English (Language and Literature) to play a key role in raising achievement and attainment within the department. We require an inspirational individual who has a clear understanding of educational excellence, with the knowledge of how to achieve this, to initially move the department forward and in the future support across the Academy.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to make a difference to the practice of colleagues and the education of our young people.
Further details and an application form are available from Mrs Haggan. Completed applications returned to Mrs Haggan.
Closing date for application: Noon Friday 10th October
Interviews: Week commencing 13th October
About Biddick Academy
Biddick Academy is a co-educational secondary school based in Washington, near Sunderland, for students aged 11-16.
In 1997, Biddick was one of the first 11 schools in England to become a specialist sports college. The academy’s facilities include a sports hall, a dance studio, a fitness suite, a gymnasium, a full-size 3G pitch, floodlit tennis courts, a theatre and ICT suites.
Headteacher
Kate Morris
Values and vision
Biddick Academy wants to provide its students with the best possible opportunities and inspire them to have the highest aspirations. The secondary school prides itself on knowing each of its students individually. It believes passionately that everyone has something they are good at and it aims to bring out the best in every pupil.
Teachers think students learn best when they are challenged, engaged, motivated, involved in the process, understand the relevance of the learning, and are provided with frequent and accurate feedback. The development of literacy and numeracy skills is embedded into every subject area.
Ofsted report
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