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Lead Practitioner for English

Lead Practitioner for English

Great Marlow School

Buckinghamshire

Salary:
Lead Practitioner Scale: competitive salary (based on experience)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2015
Apply by:
30 April 2015

Job overview

Great Marlow is an excellent school where we are as passionate about developing our staff as we are about developing our students.

We are seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner in English who will also lead learning developments across the whole school. The Lead Practitioner will work alongside the Leadership Team to help improve further the preparation of our outstanding teachers’ work. Coaching is a key tool when working with staff so the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to give direct, honest feedback in a way that supports a teacher’s professional capability, confidence and enthusiasm for personal growth.

We are looking for teachers who are passionate about education, who are innovative advocates for English and able effectively to develop others. Driving our mission to become an outstanding school the successful candidate will model best practice and develop the quality of learning and teaching in the department and the whole school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Applicants can download an application form and further details from the school website: www.gms.bucks.sch.uk.

How to apply:

Return to school a completed application form

Write a letter of application identifying your suitability for and potential  impact in the role. Letters should be addressed to the Headteacher and no more than two sides of A4 font size 12 please.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undergo enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 30 April at 12 noon.
Interviews: Wednesday 6 May 2015

GREAT MARLOW SCHOOL
A Specialist Academy
Address: Bobmore Lane Marlow Bucks SL7 1JE
Telephone Number: 01628 483752
Fax: 01628 475852
E.mail: ephillips1@bucksgfl.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Geralyn Wilson

About Great Marlow School

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+44 1628 483752

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Great Marlow School is a large co-educational secondary school located in the town of Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The school has around 1,300 students aged 11-19, with over 200 attending the sixth form.

Founded in 1961, the school converted to academy status in 2011 and in the last six years has invested £9 million in developing the school facilities including a state of the art sports centre, sixth form centre and performing arts accomodation. The Redgrave Sports Centre was named after former pupil and Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave, he opened in the centre in May 2013.  The school and the sports centre are a 'hub' of the local community and host events and activities throughout the evenings, weekends and school holidays.

Headteacher

Mr Kevin Ford

Values and vision

Our core purpose is learning. Great Marlow School is a place of work for learning and achievement. We challenge our students academically but this is not the only attribute that matters here: we challenge our students aesthetically, socially, practically and physically. We believe there is more to life than examinations but their importance must not be under-estimated.

Education is, we believe, about developing the confidence of the whole child and we are proud of the way we do it, inside and outside the classroom. There is an enormous range of educational trips, visits and outdoor learning opportunities. We are proud of our vibrant extra-curricular activities: what we offer is rich and diverse.

Ofsted report

"The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection."

"There is a caring and stimulating ethos in the school, which enables pupils to make strong progress and achieve well."

"Pupils behave very well. They are kind and respectful towards each other and their teachers. Pupils are proud of their school and take good care of their school environment. They appreciate the wide range of clubs and trips on offer. Leaders ensure that all pupils can access these enriching experiences."

View Great Marlow School's latest Ofsted report

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