What skills and experience we're looking for
We are a school on a mission and our mission is clear – to provide the best schoolexperience for every child in our school community so that their life chances aretransformed. To support us on this mission, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated,talented, and inspiring Assistant Head of Faculty/Lead practitioner in English to join us atAlsop High School.
Working as part of our English Leadership Team, you will bring an innovative andcreative approach to supporting the strategic direction and development of English, whilstsupporting the Head of Faculty in effectively monitoring and developing the progress andachievement of our students
As the Assistant Head of Faculty/Lead practitioner for English, you will be first andforemost an outstanding teacher with a track record of excellence in the classroom. Youwill ideally have experience of leading curriculum development in English or havingcoached teachers.
Core Purpose:
The ideal candidate will be expected to support in improving the quality of curriculum,teaching and learning within the English faculty and have the passion and enthusiasm,alongside the skills and aspiration, to develop and nurture every child in their care.
The ideal candidate will deliver consistent, excellent teaching and learning to help allstudents in our mission of “Achieving Excellence Together”.
Key Responsibilities:
• To be responsible for the development of curriculum and assessment in English across the Faculty and leading on a key stage.
• To be responsible for the development of pedagogy and staff development in the English Faculty
• To support the Head of Faculty with the leadership of the English Faculty as part of the English Leadership Team
• To deputise for the Head of Faculty in their absence both in the day-to-day operation of the department and in any emergencies that might arise
• To assist the Head of Faculty in development, reorganisation and monitoring proper use of departmental resources
• To assist the Head of Faculty in carrying out departmental self-evaluation
• To inspire, motivate and challenge students and staff, supporting their individual learning journeys
What the school offers its staff
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Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.