Lead Practitioner English

ASH MANOR SCHOOL

MANOR ROAD, ASH, SURREY, GU12 6QH                                                                              

Tel: 01252 353900

NoR: 1220

Head Teacher: Ms A Bailey

LEAD PRACTITIONER ENGLISH  - REQUIRED FOR JANUARY 2025

Salary: London Fringe L4-L10

Contract: Full Time and Permanent

Suitable for experienced teachers

Ash Manor School is committed to the highest standards of learning and teaching and we are keen to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Lead Practitioner of English to support the development of this key area.

We expect the successful candidate to be an excellent teacher who teaches English Language and Literature to a high standard.  We already have a very strong English team working together in a well-resourced and thriving department with very strong results and a real ambition to achieve more. 

The successful candidate will be part of the Learning and Teaching Team, a group of Lead Practitioners whose focus is always firmly on improving the quality of learning in our school. Your role will involve the development of learning and teaching across the English department and the wider school, coaching and mentoring teachers, delivering staff training and working to ensure that our lessons are always of the highest quality.  

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who:

•      Believes in young people.

•      Is dynamic, innovative and inspirational in the classroom.

•      Is passionate about English and is keen to improve standards across all year groups.

•      Ensures all students succeed and are able to achieve their maximum potential.

•      Has the ability to teach outstanding lessons across the age range.

•      Is committed to raising standards of attainment and developing the success of the faculty and school.

•      Enjoys working as part of a team.

•      Enjoys supporting others to improve their practice.

•      Sets high expectations of themselves and their students.

In return we will offer you:

•      A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further.

•      Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment.

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Opportunities for further professional development.

•      Extra-curricular sporting facilities for staff.

•      A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community.

•      Genuinely flexible working with the option to leave site if no scheduled activity.

Potential applicant visits are welcomed. Visit www.ashmanorschool.com > Vacancies. Applications to be sent to recruitment@ashmanorschool.com.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications:  Friday 18th October at 9am.

Early applications recommended as we may interview early upon obtaining an excellent short list of candidates.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.