Assistant Head Teacher/Teaching Learning and English Lead
The Rose School, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 4DT8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
8 January 2024
Closing date
8 December 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 November 2023
Job details
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- View all Englishjobs
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - 52 - LCC/ASA Teachers 32.436 Base
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5-L9
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status
Degree in relevant subject(s)
SEN Experience
Successful secondary teaching experience up to and including KS3 and GCSE (Level 2) in the English education system
Professional knowledge and experience
Have experience as English subject Lead/Head of department or equivalent
Have thorough up-to-date knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject of English and Reading including the latest developments
Demonstrate a strong pedagogical understanding of the developments in teaching
Have excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
Understanding of and a commitment to Assessment for Learning
The ability to meet the needs of all learners in a mixed attainment class
Evidence of current continuous professional development
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Effective/collaborative team member
Values working in partnership with parents and has confidence to engage with them
Ability to use and develop the skills of support staff
Ability to lead subject areas
The ability to develop positive relationships with children
Personal Qualities
Ability to relate well to children
Ability to work as part of a team
Flexible attitude to work
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Sense of humour
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, hardworking and dedicated
Professionalism – high expectations and standards
Good attendance record
Post Title
Grade
Personal Attributes required
(on the basis of the job description)
Other
Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people
Commitment to equality and diversity
Commitment to health and safety
Fully support our vision for the best outcomes for all children
Commitment to all aspects of school life, extra-curricular, extended school activities and residential visits
Commitment to undertake professional development / INSET
What the school offers its staff
Do you want to work in a unique SEN school where your support will make a real difference to pupils’ lives and ambitions for their future?
We have an exciting opportunity for a creative & dynamic Senior Leader with a passion for English and Reading to lead in the development of the curriculum within our school. The successful candidate will, through dedication and creativity, inspire pupils from a senior level to succeed both in the classroom and beyond; candidates should be able to demonstrate a diverse range of skills and a positive attitude and will have a passion for a curriculum that will motivate and encourage pupils. They will inspire through the planning and delivery of English lessons as part of their teaching commitment. They will take the lead on the development of appropriate curriculums, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies across the curriculum with a whole school focus on English and Reading.
You will be joining a supportive, talented and friendly staff team where ideas are shared, staff are listened to and you will help to shape the future direction of the school. Our pupils deserve the best leaders and teachers who can inspire and ensure the best outcomes possible. Our small classes mean that every pupil gets the right help, support and expert teaching to allow them to reach their true potential.
We would welcome applications from suitably qualified Teachers.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to bursar@rose.lancs.sch.uk
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About The Rose School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 66 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Rose School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- bursar@rose.lancs.sch.uk
School location
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