Assistant Faculty Leader of English

With - TLR2b (£4310.00) or TLR2c (£6322.00) for the right candidate.

Recruitment & Retention allowance available for the right candidate

This is an exciting opportunity as the English team are currently entering a new phase with a newly appointed Director of English in place.

We are seeking a colleague who is or has clear potential to be an excellent English practitioner. Working within the English faculty, you will contribute to quality English provision that inspires students at all key stages and ensures progress.

Laisterdyke Business and Enterprise College is a Foundation Comprehensive College with 1056 students on roll including 158 in the Sixth form. We are currently over-subscribed and have a strong track record for developing staff for further career progression. In recent years we have made significant improvements to the curriculum and to the use of data in order to raise expectations and standards. Governance has also been reviewed and an interim Executive Board established to support the college in its journey to good.

This is a college of opportunity for staff. If you want to open up opportunities for our youngsters and want recognition and development in your place of work in return, then please do apply to us.

We are looking for:

• A first class practitioner who can inspire students through great teaching and learning
• A team player who can contribute to a faculty team and is willing to learn from others
• A commitment and ability to contribute to extending provision for students throughout the faculty, including key stage 5 and extra-curricular opportunities

We offer

• Quality suited teaching bases and good facilities including a workroom
• Teaching at all key stages including A level
• A full CPD programme in order for you to reach your career goals within a college that believes in developing staff potential

To apply, please download the application pack from our website www.laisterdykecollege.org.uk and once completed, email to Wendy Cresswell w.cresswell@laisterdykecollege.org.uk  or for further information, please call Wendy Cresswell on 01274 203971.

Applications should consist of a fully completed application form (see pack) and a supporting letter.
The supporting letter should be no more than 3 sides of A4 in text size 11 and cover

• Your reasons for applying and readiness for this position;
• Your impact in your current role and how this illustrates that you have the skills, experience and attributes necessary for this role;
• Actions you would take upon appointment to secure improvements in provision and outcomes within English;

Closing date: 5th June 2015
Interviews to be held: W/C 8th June 2015

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
You will be required to undertake a DBS check prior to commencing employment.

Laisterdyke Business and Enterprise College,
Thornbury Road,
Bradford,
BD3 8HE
Principal: Jen McIntosh