English Lead and KS2 teacher at Washwood Heath Academy

About this Role

 Are you passionate about the Primary curriculum and helping pupils to achieve their full potential?

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, highly organised and excellent English Lead and KS2 teacher to join our friendly and supportive Primary Phase, who will drive English and Personal Development across the Primary Phase. This position will also have a responsibility for Personal Development.  The successful candidate will be capable of inspiring pupils through their passion for teaching and learning, and a desire to make a difference to pupil achievement. Due to Washwood Heath Academy being an All through Academy, there is potential to work with colleagues and pupils in Key Stage 3 and 4 to gain further subject specific development gain an understanding and be involved in how pupils develop and progress, and the skills needed on their transition into Key Stage 3. 

Washwood Heath Academy is an All Through Academy (Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form) in the East of Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated Primary team and contribute to Primary Phase, which seeks to provide a first class education for all of its learners.  In order for all pupils to achieve academic excellence, we deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum, following Rosenshine’s Principles, where teachers are the experts and their role it is to convey their knowledge and expertise to pupils. We believe that all pupils are entitled to learn about ‘The best, which has been thought and said’ (Matthew Arnold).

Our school is in a central location, with wonderful and enthusiastic pupils, amazing staff who always go the extra mile for their classes. Our friendly, family feel is part of the reason that parents choose Washwood Heath Academy for their children.  We are part of the Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust which is a family of local schools located within 15 minutes of one another: 4 Primary schools, 2 Secondary schools and 1 All-through school. This will give you the opportunity to grow and develop professionally with a fantastic Academy Trust that is very supportive and collaborative with a strong sense of community.

To be part of the next stage of the school’s exciting journey, we would like to appoint a successful English Lead and KS2 teacher who will have a responsibility of Personal Development across the Primary Phase, ensuring they can:

• Create an environment across the school where children are engaged with their writing and enjoy reading for pleasure.
• Monitor and evaluate the English curriculum, analysing data and moderation of assessments.
• Further develop the Personal Development and cultural capital opportunities that we offer our pupils.
• Mentor and support colleagues through a solid understanding of the curriculum and good pedagogical practices.
• Contribute towards the vision for the school and its development plan as part of the MLT as a Key Stage Leader.

KEY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

·         To work in partnership with the Headteacher and Head of Primary Phase as part of the Middle Leadership Team, in securing high quality English teaching and learning across the school. To lead Personal Development to further enhance the provision we provide to pupils.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

·         To fulfil the professional duties as specified in the Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.

·         To lead English.

·         To be responsible for Personal Development, in liaison with the all-through Personal Development lead.

Main requirements:

·         To be an excellent classroom practitioner.

·         Have good English subject knowledge.

·         To be able to analyse and interpret data.

·         Experience of teaching in Key Stage 2.

·         Experience of Key stage 2 SATs and moderation.

·         Understanding of phonics and early reading.

·         Provide further enhancement to Personal Development and enrichments opportunities for pupils.

·         Committed and enthusiastic.

In return, we will offer you: 

- A collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment, both within your schools and Trust-wide. 

- An opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters, with regular twilights. 

- Access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance (PPG) process. 

- A wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio, so we know and can respond to views. 

- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called “My Possible Self”. 

- Access to a suite of supportive policies, such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly. 

- Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (LGPS). 

- Access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and contribution to glasses and eye-sight tests for eligible display screen users. 

- Opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI working group) and Wellbeing working groups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support. 

- Onsite parking at all schools. 

This post is suitable an experienced teacher who is looking for a new challenge. 

Informal conversations and visits are warmly welcomed. 

N.B. CVs will not be accepted                      

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.