Lead Practitioner - English

We're looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, talented and inspirational permanent Lead Practitioner of English. The role of the Lead Practitioner is to raise standards and develop teaching and learning in English across the Academy. To ensure that the aims of the Academy are effectively translated into high quality classroom practice both within the subject and in general across the Academy

●       To be a key leader in establishing systems and procedures to develop teaching and learning within English.

●       To consistently deliver high quality lessons, promote proven strategies and support colleagues, both on a 1-2-1 basis and in groups, to develop pedagogy and practice in order to improve the quality of teaching and learning with the specific aim of securing outstanding teaching and student outcomes.

●       To work with the Curriculum Leader on all aspects above and to respond to academy priorities with English as directed by the Headteacher.

●       To work with the Curriculum Leader of English to devise action plans in order to close achievement gaps and ensure that these are being implemented appropriately.

●       To take a lead in supporting the effective development of curriculum within English.

●       As a leader and a manager in the classroom, contribute to the overall leadership of teaching and learning in English by being proactive in supporting an ethos that recognises and celebrates success and promotes high expectations and aspirations.

You will demonstrate;

●     Evidence of Leadership training Good relevant degree or equivalent

●     Recognised teaching qualification

●     Proven track record of successful strategies for raising achievement and sharing good practice.

●     Detailed knowledge of the national curriculum in the relevant area.

●     Proven record of good or better teaching

●     Excellent classroom practitioner.

●     Ability to work co-operatively with a wide range of people and as part of a team

Why us?

What our team does really counts. And we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your well-being, or your family, in or outside work. You are important to us!

Benefits include:

●       Supportive Academy Leadership Team

●       Wellbeing Group, with activities! Local government pension scheme and recognised continuous service

●       Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work and 20% Co-op discount and 10% from non-branded products. Discount on Co-op services (insurance & legal)

●       Free flu vaccine and eye tests with money towards glasses 

●       24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling 

●       Season ticket and rental deposit loans

●       Welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional/continuing professional development

Our Values

We follow the Co-op’s ‘Ways of Being’ which are:

●       Succeed together – Cooperating is what makes us different; we’re better and stronger when we work together.

●       Be yourself, always – We bring our best self to the academy, so that we each contribute and respect others for doing the same. Of course, being yourself isn’t about excusing poor behaviours that contradict our other Ways of Being Co-op.

●       Do what matters most – What matters most is ensuring that our students achieve the best possible outcomes.

●       Show you care – We care about our Trust, our colleagues, our students, their parents, our Co-op and communities, now and for the future.

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! 

Visits to the school are strongly

welcomed. Please contact recruitmentsg@coopacademies.co.uk or call 01274

779662 and ask to speak to HR.

INTERESTED? For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

How to Apply:

The Co-op Academies Trust operates blind shortlisting as part of its

recruitment process to ensure a fair and rigorous process. To Apply please

complete Application Form PART A and Application Form PART B and email them to

recruitmentsg@coopacademies.co.uk

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 7th January 2024

Recruitment Selection date: To be confirmed

Applications must be on our application form (returned in Word or Google Doc, not pdf format), which is available along with other supporting information on our website at https://www.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/ to recruitmentsg@coopacademies.co.uk

For more information about the Trust, please visit www.coopacademies.co.uk

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.