Lead Practitioner of English
Oak Wood School
Hillingdon
- Expired
- Salary:
- £26,662 – £42,498 (+ TLR 2a)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January/April 2018
- Apply by:
- 23 February 2018
Job overview
We are looking for an exceptional Lead Practitioner of English; this is an exciting opportunity for a teacher looking to take their career to new heights.
We seek a talented individual who feels confident and able to teach a group of independent and imaginative students and lead them to academic success. As a Lead Practitioner of English you will be expected to have high expectations for both yourself and students whilst maintaining high standards of teaching and learning. You will play a huge part in the schools innovative and creative ethos.
This school is a new coeducational school that embraces all aspects of comprehensive education. The curriculum is well balanced and reflects the needs of the students and the local community in that we cater for the academic and the vocational.
The school will offer:
· happy and dedicated children and staff
· excellent induction and extensive CPD programme
· robust supportive performance management systems
· state of the art equipment within the department
We welcome applicants who believe that every child can succeed and can demonstrate:
· QTS (or equivalent)
· A degree in Languages or equivalent qualification
· good or outstanding teaching
· a track record of good and outstanding pupil outcomes at GCSE and A level
· a commitment to raising achievement of all pupils
· the ability to successfully lead a subject and demonstrate wider impact
To discover more about this exciting opportunity and for an information pack please contact our retained consultant, Danielle Newman, at CER Education Recruitment on 020 3957 8005 or email her at danielle.newman@cer.co.uk
Oak Wood is fully committed to Safeguarding and an enhanced DBS disclosure is an essential requirement for all posts at the school.
About Oak Wood School
Oak Wood is a vibrant, innovative and aspirational community where students are encouraged to aim high to achieve their personal goals. We are an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive Foundation School that serves its local community in Hillingdon with over 1000 students.
Oak Wood School is situated in the centre of Hillingdon and serves a diverse catchment area. The cultural, faith and social diversity of the school is a great strength, and it is expected that successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a real commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities issues and achievement for all. Oak Wood School is very popular with over 200 students in the current Year 7.
At Oak Wood School we value the achievements of every pupil and student no matter what their abilities or talents. Young people are at the heart of all that we do. We are a truly comprehensive school and celebrate our diversity. Our high expectations of every pupil, and a caring, respectful and supportive core ethos – We Dream, We Learn, We Grow – propels us constantly to advocate that pupils and students are not limited in their choices.
We are extremely proud of our pupils. They are confident, articulate and thoughtful pupils who continually impress with their talents and energy. We regularly celebrate the many and varied successes of individuals and groups and are proud of our inclusive approach. It goes without saying that we want every pupil who joins us to develop into a successful young adult, but we also want to empower them to determine what success looks like for themselves. What is right for one is not necessarily right for another. It is important that each child has the chance to forge their own pathway, both while they are with us and beyond.
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