Specialist Leader of Education (English)

Due to the promotion of the current post holder we seek to appoint an outstanding and innovative Specialist Leader of Education for English.

As SLE you will lead our committed and supportive English department, modelling and leading the improvement of teaching skills to raise student achievement to all groups and to narrow any gaps between student groups. Achievement for all students is the central aim of this department. To this end we offer a stimulating learning environment, where effective teaching and learning is underpinned by high quality interpersonal relationships to raise standards in teaching and improve the quality of leadership within the school.

Duties will include:

• The strategic leadership of the English department;
• Ensuring high-quality teaching and learning is delivered to all students;
• Developing systems and procedures to efficiently challenge any underachievement;
• Deliver staff training, CPD and INSET as part of the Whole School programme Developing meaningful partnerships within our newly formed MAC and local feeder schools.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an English graduate with QTS
• Have evidence of outstanding practice as a classroom teacher
• Have high levels of success in teaching English (Literature/Language and Media) at GCSE and A Level
• Have worked as a SLE in a Teaching School Alliance
• Have completed the Outstanding Teacher Programme and can facilitate it
• Have a track record of coaching and mentoring staff with positive outcomes
• Have evidence of high calibre leadership of teams
• Be completely supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.

This is an exciting opportunity to join St Augustine’s which:

• Is a high performing 13-19 Catholic High School (70% 5+ A* - C grades at GCSE 2014; 973 the average A level point score per student for 2014)
• Has a team of specialist and committed Teachers;
• Is committed to improving curriculum provision and Learning and Teaching across the school;
• Is committed to the induction and professional development of staff;
• Is a happy, successful and high achieving school with a real sense of community,
• Is 20 minutes from South Birmingham / Stratford and 30 minutes from Worcester / Kidderminster

Comments from our most recent Ofsted

'Students achieve well at this school because of good teaching, the carefully considered range of subjects they follow, and the strong quality of care and guidance they receive….behaviour is good. Students have positive attitudes to learning and are respectful of each other and their school environment. This helps them feel safe. The sixth form is good and prepares students well for the next stage in their lives… Strong leadership from the Principal means that the school’s existing strengths have improved and weaknesses have been tackled well.'

Ofsted September 2013

For further details and an application form visit our website www.st-augustines.worcs.sch.uk or contact Mrs Julie Hardy HR Officer on 01527 555963 or email jab144@st-augustines.worcs.sch.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 7th April 2015

Potential applicants are welcome to visit the school, please contact our Assistant Principal responsible for English Mrs Claire Paddock via email paddockc@st-augustines.worcs.sch.uk or call 01527 550400 to arrange a visit.

St Augustine’s Catholic High School
Stonepits Lane
Hunt End Redditch
Worcestershire
B97 5LX
Tel: 01527 550400
Fax: 01527 550230
NOR: 861 including 236 in the Sixth Form

St Augustine’s is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people

St Augustine’s is part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic MAC