Lead Teacher of English
Yewlands Academy
Sheffield
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR2b (£4,310)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September or as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 24 April 2015
Job overview
Responsible For; Quality of teaching, learning and progress in the English Department
Yewlands Academy is at an exciting stage of its development as a member of the outstanding Wakefield City Academies Trust. CEO of the trust Alan Yellup has led Wakefield City Academy to three consecutive outstanding Ofsted inspections reports (most recently in March 2013); Susan Cousin was appointed as new Principal of Yewlands in 2014 and led the academy to its best ever GCSE results .
We have embarked on our journey to outstanding at Yewlands and seek to appoint talented and committed colleagues to play an active role in helping us quickly achieve this objective.
Our facilities are second to none and we are improving rapidly in all areas of our work. You will be joining a cohesive and committed staff who work in an ethos of openness and trust.
The successful applicant will be responsible for leading developments in teaching and learning in our improving English team. Results improved strongly in 2014 with 68% of students achieving A*-C. The new Lead Teacher: English will work closely with the Head of Department to ensure continued improvement by inspiring outstanding teaching in English.
The improvements required will come from continuing to develop the practice of the English team, ensuring that lessons are always good and often outstanding. The post holder will be expected to have a real presence in the curriculum area, supporting colleagues to eradicate any low level disruption in their lessons by planning and delivering engaging lessons. The progress of students will need to be tracked very closely with high quality interventions in place to support any who fall behind.
As a member of WCAT you will also have access to first class CPD and further opportunities for career development.
Further information.
For an informal discussion please contact: Emma Riley, Head of English - 0114 2329010
Application forms are available from: Carol Wall, HR & Office Manager
email - cwall@yewlands.learnsheffield.com
Closing date: Friday 24 April 2015
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 4 May 2015
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.
About Yewlands Academy
- Yewlands Academy
- Creswick Lane, Grenoside, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S35 8NN
- United Kingdom
Yewlands Academy is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form based in Grenoside, Sheffield. A relatively small secondary academy, Yewlands provides 900 places to secondary students.
Headteacher
Simon Winslow
Values and Vision
The academy asks all its students to “work hard, be nice”, while promoting motivation, achievement, resilience and kindness. It encourages its students' academic, personal and social development, while helping them to reach their full potential. The school culture is one of tolerance and mutual respect, adding to its sense of community. Parents are valued partners in Yewlands' work. As a secondary school, it also ensures a smooth transition from Year 6.
Ofsted
“There are many examples of good practice around the academy. Some teachers deliver lessons that get the very best from their pupils. In these instances, pupils are excited and engaged throughout and their learning is rapid. Senior and middle leaders are committed, passionate and have absolute determination to succeed and improve outcomes for pupils. Pupils feel safe and parents agree that they are safe.”
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