Assistant Learning Leader English
Sir John Thursby Community College, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2ATThis job expired on 10 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2023
Closing date
10 October 2022 at 9am
Date listed
22 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2.2 (£4,785)
Assistant Learning Leader English job summary
Assistant Learning Leader English
Required from 01.01.2023
MPS/UPS + TLR 2.2 (£4,785)
An opportunity has arisen for a highly effective and
motivated teacher to join our amazing English department. Our experienced team
of teachers enthusiastically communicate a love of reading, of the written word
and of the power of language to inspire, persuade, entertain, provoke and
inform. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to develop their
leadership skills, contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment,
where teachers are encouraged to progress their careers with us.
Our state of the art building ensures that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve. SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing that over 93% of our staff enjoy coming to work and are proud to be part of our school. At SJT we view the professional development of all staff as a priority and our innovative ‘Learn Together’ initiative enables all staff to be on our outstanding teacher programme.
We are looking for a teacher who shares our drive and passion to inspire our students with their love of their subject and has the motivation and expertise to:
- Lead on an agreed area of English to ensure that achievement rises in English due to effective analysis of student performance and through the delivery of an appropriate and inspiring curriculum
- Support the Learning Leader in the leadership of English
The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of ‘Belong, Believe, Achieve’ whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievements through:
- Outstanding classroom practice and an ability to engage all young people.
- A commitment to contribute to our enrichment programme
- The ability to motivate students of all abilities to achieve their full potential.
- A passion and commitment to raise standards and achievement.
- The ability to work and contribute as part of a team.
- Commitment, resilience, patience, hard work and a good sense of humour.
- The willingness to do what it takes to achieve our goals.
We know that choosing the right school for your next move is a big decision. You are invited to come to have a look around our beautiful school during the morning of Monday 3rd October 2022 or the afternoon of Tuesday 4th October 2022. Please contact Leanne Barwell the Headteacher’s PA on l.barwell@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk to confirm a suitable time.
Further details and application form are available from the college website or Lynsey Clayton (on behalf of the Headteacher) as detailed below.
- Sir John Thursby Community College, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT Tel: 01282 682313
- email l.clayton@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
- Website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
Visits to school: a.m. Monday 3rd October 2022 or p.m. Tuesday 4th October 2022
Closing date: 9am Monday 10th October 2022
Interview date: 20th October 2022
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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About Sir John Thursby Community College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1125 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- l.clayton@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01282682313
Mainstream, Foundation, LA maintained, 11-16 Secondary School.
Sir John Thursby Community College is a mixed 11-16, multi-cultural, fully inclusive college which values all students, staff and our community partners. We have over 1,000 students on roll and over 150 staff enjoying working together to provide the best for everyone.
In 2016 Ofsted rated us GOOD in all areas. Our facilities are exceptional for 21st Century learning.
Arranging a visit to Sir John Thursby Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.clayton@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk.
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