Associate Faculty Leader for English & Languages

About us:

• Progress 8 Score of +0.4*
• Most improved school for Progress 8 in England (Cmp 2019)
• Graded good in all areas
• School of Sanctuary
• Growth of of over 50% and increased PAN for demand
• Oversubscribed, waiting lists and Independent Appeals for entry
• 100% First Choice Application / admission for Y7

With just a few key points shared above, the time to join Norham High School has never been better!

Norham High School was previously "Special Measures" and ranked 138 out of 138 secondary schools in the North East but has excelled in recent years. It is now expected to join the top 10 for Progress 8 following publication of performance tables in February 2024. Furthermore, we are officially the most improved school for Progress 8 in the whole of England when compared to pre-pandemic 2019 exam results, this is something that we and our community are incredibly proud of. All / every pupil group is positive for progress 8, including SEND and pupil premium and as stated, we are good in all areas: see Ofsted - (https://bit.ly/3ynpH5q)

Regardless of whether you are a pupil or staff member, our school offers exceptional support and opportunity to all. Our standards of behaviour and conduct are exceptional with pupils demonstrating manners and respect. In addition to this, we are perhaps one of the most inclusive schools offering one of the largest ARP's in the North East and secure our performance despite having significant contextual factors including 35% SEND, 10% EHCP, 65% PP and 16% EAL. However, while some see these as barriers, we see opportunity... an opportunity to make a difference - do you?

Despite such figures, we excel in what we do and how we do it, we look for an exceptionally talented candidate to join our team. You must be committed and must demonstrate our schools values for yourself and the pupils you will serve, that is "Pride - Determination - Strength".

*(P8 - confirmed by DfE and due for publication 02/02/24)

Our candidate:

We are looking for a dynamic practitioner who is passionate about the subject of English. The successful candidate will actively support the Faculty Leader in areas such as curriculum development, monitoring and tracking pupil progress, and quality assurance within the Faculty and wider school. In the classroom and beyond, the successful candidate will set high expectations for themselves, staff, and pupils, and motivate and inspire our pupils to fulfil their potential. Excellent subject knowledge and an ability to form supportive professional relationships with both colleagues and pupils are essential for this role.

We are a highly driven department who nurture aspiration and success within our students. Our curriculum is ambitious and culturally enriching; it is designed to inspire a love of reading, writing and creativity, and also to empower students to drive change in the world around them. Our excellent GCSE results are testament to our ethos and vision, and the department has recently been awarded the Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize for Excellence in English by the Department of Education. 

While this position seeks a talented teacher who is ready to commence a role in leadership, we are also particularly interested to hear from candidates who have experience in marking / moderating or advising within the exam board setting and an additional incentive may be available for the right candidate - although we must stress that this is not essential.  

Our school, our values, our family:

We believe that every child has the right to an excellent quality of education and an enriching experience - it is our role to support children, both academically and pastorally, so that they grow to be the very best version of themselves. At the heart of our school are our family values and collegiate approach; we support each other and invest in pupils and staff alike, providing a wealth of opportunities to all. 

We have established a lovely working environment (in every way), and a personalised blend of welfare support that promotes a positive work-life balance - colleagues' efforts are genuinely recognised and rewarded in unique ways.

Curriculum:

Our curriculum is broad, balanced and well sequenced / thought out supporting all pupils. For example, a number of pupils study Triple Science, Further Maths and languages, while a minority complete entry level or do not sit public exams at all, while this can undermine P8 scores, our bespoke approach to curriculum design offers multiple routes of progression that is highly personalised supporting pupils in achieving highly.

We are committed to improving life chances and we have a strong sense of social justice. In joining us, you too will enjoy both the challenge and reward of serving our community - all children deserve the best and we really are making a difference to children’s lives. 

We welcome you to visit us:

We would welcome exceptional candidates to visit the school to meet our children and dedicated staff team; you will be provided with a tour and pupil / staff introductions so you can see our school in action. An informal discussion with the Headteacher via telephone to discuss the post further is also welcome.

For further information and to view our prospectus, please visit our website at www.norhamhigh.org

Applications and interviews:

The closing date for completed applications is Monday 6th May at 8.00pm. Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 7th and successful candidates will be notified as soon as possible with interviews taking place later that week.

Please send your completed application to Alison Tait, Norham High School, Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7BU or via email to: Alison.tait@ntlp.org.uk

If you would like further information, please contact Mr Conway, Headteacher on (0191) 8143890 and visit the school’s website and social media platforms.