Lead Practitioner - English

Lead Practitioner for English

Leadership Scale 8-11

Start Date January 2025

An Exceptional Leadership Opportunity Awaits

Oaks Park High School, a beacon of academic excellence and community spirit, is seeking an exceptional Lead Practitioner for English. This role is more than a job; it's an opportunity to influence and innovate in one of our most vibrant and successful areas of our school.

The culture of the Oaks Park is one of high expectations and challenge, in which independence and responsibility are fostered and the potential of each individual student is further developed. The outstanding performance in our 2024 results include an English Progress 8 of 0.48 (vs. national provisional data of 0). We take our responsibility to provide the highest quality support, guidance and facilities to enhance the broad range of high quality courses very seriously and this new role is designed to support our continued pursuit of excellence for all students. 

Your Opportunity to Excel

We're in search of an exceptional Lead Practitioner for English, with outstanding teaching skills and a genuine passion for motivating both students and colleagues. This role presents an exciting chance for a driven individual to embrace broader leadership duties within our extended leadership team, advancing our commitment to educational excellence. Strong leadership capabilities and a dedication to continuous professional growth are essential for this role. The chosen candidate will be pivotal in further developing academic brilliance and cultivating a supportive learning atmosphere.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Improving teaching and learning standards, while also supporting curriculum development. 
• Researching and evaluating innovative curricular practices, drawing on research outcomes and external evidence to inform own practice and that of colleagues.
• Auditing subject practices and policies and advising the Curriculum Team on addressing issues.
• Setting high teaching standards, providing training and support to teachers
• Analysing data to inform strategies, and contributing to school improvement plans
• Utilising statistical data and other information to evaluate pupils’ progress and attainment, judging the effectiveness of teaching and learning at all key stages.

Why Oaks Park High School?

• Dynamic Learning Environment: We are an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school, home to 300 students per year group (Years 7-11) and approximately 400 Sixth Form students.
• A Culture of Excellence: Known for outstanding student behaviour and a purposeful learning atmosphere, our school fosters a high-performing Sixth Form with exceptional outcomes.
• Development and Growth: We offer comprehensive professional development opportunities, facilitating career advancement in a supportive, high-achievement setting.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our modern resources significantly enhance the educational experience, supported by an ambitious, multicultural community. All Sixth Formers are provided with Chromebooks to support their studies both in lessons and outside of school.
• Collaborative Success: Our ethos, "Learning Together, Achieving Together," underpins a supportive work environment focused on collective achievement and well-being.
• Well-being Support for All: our wraparound well-being package, including HR and access to the full suite of comprehensive medical services provided by an external provider, enhances and supports colleagues at every stage. 

Application Process:

Deadline: 9am, Friday 18th October 2024.

Interview Date: Shortlisted candidates will receive further details.

Interested? We encourage prospective applicants to learn more about this unique opportunity. School visits or a conversation with our team can provide deeper insights into the role and our community. Please contact Liz Thompson, the Headteacher's PA, at Ethompson@oakspark.redbridge.sch.uk to arrange a visit or call.

Location Advantage: Our school is located in the London Borough of Redbridge (outer London), with superb transport links to central and outer London. Newbury Park station (zone 4 on the Central Line) is just a four-minute walk away.

For application details, refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification on our website/job portal. Ensure your application showcases your skills and experiences aligned with the role's requirements.

Early application is advised as applicants may be contacted at any stage during the recruitment process and the advert may then be closed.  

Safeguarding:

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As such, all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates are required prior to interview, to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Non disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily prevent you from employment depending on the offence(s).  

Shortlisted candidates will also be required to bring their current DBS certificate with them to interview. References from the previous and current employer (Headteacher if the candidate currently works in a school) will be requested and appointments can only be made upon receipt of satisfactory references and a newly applied for Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check from the Disclosure and Barring Services.