Lead Practitioner of English

Lead Practitioner of English 

Lead Practitioner Pay Range L6 – L10

Required Easter or September

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for the role of Lead Practitioner of English to improve student outcomes and engagement by ensuring the quality of teaching and learning is of a strong standard in the English Department. Mayflower High School is an inclusive secondary school with a very successful Sixth Form centre on site with over 300 Sixth Form students. We are dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes and opportunities for all of our students. 

The successful candidate should have:

●       The ability to inspire and enthuse students

●       High expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour

●       The ability to take the lead role in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and practises that lead to school improvement

●       The ability to lead structured monitoring and evaluation of all aspects of teaching and learning through lesson observations, feedback to teaching staff and work sampling.

●       Accredited Lead Practitioner status or the desire to work towards Accredited Lead Practitioner status

In return we will offer:

●       A supportive Senior Leadership team and English Department

●       Professional development in preparation for further promotion

●       Staff well-being programme

Mayflower High School is a thriving and vibrant oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with excellent results. Mayflower is a leading school in the local area and is committed to the protection and safety of its students. A DBS certificate, medical clearance and references will be required. An online check will be carried out on shortlisted applicants.

Further details are available on the school’s website at www.mayflowerhigh.essex.sch.uk. Please apply via the Application Form found under Vacancies and note that CVs alone are not acceptable.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.