Associate Lead Teacher of English - with subject support TLR2a.
Rastrick High School
Calderdale
- £31,650 - £49,084 per year
- New
- Salary:
- M1 - UPS3 plus a TLR2a payment of £3,391 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2025
- Apply by:
- 12 January 2025
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational person to join a strong department of specialist teachers. The successful candidate will liaise and support management in raising student standards and contribute to the development of the Key Stage curriculum across the department.
Core Purpose:
To raise standards of teaching and learning at Rastrick High School through:
- Developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others.
- To continually develop expert knowledge of teaching and learning strategies which have a proven positive impact on students’ progress and attainment.
- Effectively analysing and using the OFSTED criteria to maintain and support the accuracy of teaching judgements and quality of lesson feedback.
- Take a lead role in the delivery of CPD sessions to staff.
Model high aspirations and standards; ensuring good or outstanding teaching is consistently achieved in your own teaching.
Lead on the development and delivery of teaching and learning strategies within the Teaching and Learning Team; enabling strategies to be delivered to all staff, as well as offering 1:1 support to staff as and when required.
Rastrick High School is part of the Polaris Multi Academy Trust who are a successful and expanding Trust, comprising of 4 Academies and 1 Private Day Care Nursery. We have a strong commitment to continuing professional development and training and our committed and enthusiastic team support teaching staff with a bespoke CPD programme focused on the development of the ‘craft’ of teaching.
We have a relentless focus on developing the best teaching possible that ensures student outcomes so if successful, you will be joining one of the top performing non-selective schools in the local area.
We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations, built around the simple message that teaching is the most important thing we do.
What we offer
- Structured induction and performance review programme for all staff including weekly CPD focused on improving and developing teaching.
- A strong student support team which is focused on creating a calm atmosphere where students are ready and able to learn.
- Opportunities to share and develop good practice through weekly CPD sessions, developed to focus on the delivery of outstanding teaching.
- Onsite carpark.
- Onsite gym.
- Onsite Nursery.
What you offer
- The ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their targets.
- Strong leadership skills.
- A team player is essential.
- Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
- The ability to build good working relationships.
- The ability to promote positive behaviour.
If you want to be challenged in an environment of support, good humour and a shared belief that every child will reach their potential, then please apply to be part of our team.
How to apply
Click the 'Apply on school website' button below to complete an online application form.
Closing and interview dates:
Completed online application forms must be submitted by 12 January 2025.
Interview dates: TBC
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.
Attached documents
About Rastrick High School
- Rastrick High School
- Field Top Road, Rastrick, Brighouse
- West Yorkshire
- HD6 3XB
- United Kingdom
Overview
Rastrick High School is a large mixed gender school with Academy status situated in Calderdale, neighboured by the towns of Brighouse and Elland in the heart of West Yorkshire, close to Junction 25 of the M62 meaning we are just 25 minutes from Leeds and only 35 minutes from Manchester.
Rastrick High School is also part of the Polaris Multi Academy Trust (MAT). The Polaris MAT has a reputation as an outstanding employer. This great reputation is built on the
culture of support we offer our team. We have an outstanding induction programme, that will ensure that you make a great start to your career with us.
We work closely with Teaching School Hubs and other Initial Teacher Training providers to enable staff to train to teach. We always promote and provide opportunities for our staff to work together and collaborate. This commitment comes from our belief that we can all benefit from each other’s experience and expertise, in turn this team approach helps ensure that you feel listened to, valued and supported.
We have a passion for learning and at the heart of our school is an unyielding determination in achieving excellence in everything we do. Rastrick High School will challenge and support each child in equal measure, with the goal of teaching the skills and values they need to be truly successful.
We teach a curriculum which is broad and enriching; encompassing subjects and qualifications which meet the needs of all our students. This high quality curriculum is combined with inclusive, bespoke student support that is focused on students growing into independent, happy and successful young people.
https://polarismat.org.uk/
About Us
At Rastrick High School our staff are our number one asset.
We offer outstanding support and CPD packages to our staff that strengthen teaching and learning and have been designed to support all of our staff, at whatever stage in their career.
We have a passion for learning and at the heart of everything we do is an unyielding determination to achieve excellence and chase perfection. Rastrick High School challenges and supports each child in equal measure, with the goal of teaching the skills and values they will need in order to be truly successful.
Rastrick High School is a friendly yet challenging and professional environment.
We have limitless aspirations and high targets for our students, based on an ethos which demands the very best efforts and expectations from everyone in our organisation.
https://rastrick.polarismat.org.uk/welcome/
Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
All positions at Rastrick High School meet the requirements of exemption under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, successful applicants who are offered positions with the school will be subject to a criminal record check (Enhanced Disclosure) from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This check will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
Working for Us
If you're searching for your next career move, why not contact us now.
You'll be working at a great school and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic and committed staff - send us your details via email to recruitment@polarismat.org.uk and say what sort of role you're looking for.
Onsite nursery with term time only rates available
- Open from 7am - 6pm
- Fully qualified staff All Paediatric First Aid Trained
- Staff fees are all tax and NI free under Workplace Creche Scheme rules
- Free funded places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds
https://www.smartiesnursery.org/
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