English Improvement Lead (primary)
Glf Schools, Banstead, SM7 1AGThis job expired on 4 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
4 May 2021 at 11:59am
Date listed
1 April 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until August 2022
Full-time equivalent salary
- Competitive dependent on experience
English Improvement Lead (primary) job summary
Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your career, deepen your experience and take on a Trust wide role working across a number of our primary schools? GLF Schools is looking for a dynamic and inspirational Trust wide English Improvement Lead.
Your opportunity
We are looking for individuals with an enthusiasm for leading outstanding teaching and learning of English. This is an exciting opportunity for outstanding professionals with a passion for their subject to drive further improvement across our 34 primary schools.
With English as your focus, and a good working knowledge of the primary curriculum, as well as high quality teaching, learning and assessment, you will provide effective leadership of your subject across the schools and contribute towards The Trust’s strategy for school improvement. This role will enhance your own professional development and work towards a broader career pathway. You will work in collaboration with the Director of Curriculum, Teaching, Learning and Assessment (Primary) and the Strategic English Lead.
This role will support the implementation of the strategic vision for English and you will support and improve the delivery of your subject across our Trust and within our primary schools.
This role will be for 1 day a week, on a fixed term contract until August 2022.
We are looking for candidates located in any of our 3 regions, listed below:
West and Oxfordshire - Camberley, Sunbury, Wokingham, Lightwater, Banbury, Didcot
Central - West Ewell, Cheam, Banstead, Epsom
South East - Wandsworth, Croydon, Caterham, Merstham, Redhill, Crawley, Horsham
What we are looking for
Someone who has;
• A passion for teaching English
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Outstanding classroom practice and an inspirational leader.
• A proven track record in achieving excellent outcomes for children from their starting points.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to working as part of a team.
• A passion for children's learning, welfare and achievements.
About GLF
We comprise of 34 schools in the primary sector and 7 secondary schools in various regions across the South East and South London. The opportunities within our trust are immense in terms of professional and support for your career aspirations.
• We have 12 brand new schools, which have opened since 2013. All seven of our sponsored primary schools have undergone their first inspections as academies with us removing their previous inspection ratings.
• 23 of our 40 schools have chosen to join GLF, a testament to the collaborative approach between our schools, which benefits all children and staff, and the wider communities, which we serve to the best of our ability.
• We have Teaching School status
• We operate our GLF SCITT, which provides teacher training opportunities in the early years, primary and secondary sectors. There will naturally be opportunities to contribute to this important area of our work.
Each school, whatever its headlines, has room for improvement and we hope that you will be able to work with us to realise our ambitions.
Thrive in a Career at GLF
GLF Schools is a dynamic, forward thinking and rapidly expanding Academy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff. Each school in our Trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from dedicated and experienced regional and Trust teams. Our schools serve to meet the needs of its own local community yet all are united in their core purpose of providing an outstanding educational experience. GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish. Our offer includes:
• Continuous Professional Development
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Flexible Working
• Staff Wellbeing
• Career Pathways and Talent Management
• Staff Benefits
• Community and Collaboration
• Valued worker scheme
The Details
Hours - 1 day per week
Salary - Competitive dependent on experience
Start Date - September 2021
End date of contract - August 2022
Closing date - Tuesday 4th May 2021
Interview dates - Monday 10th May 2021
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.
About Glf Schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@glfschools.org
About GLF
We comprise of 34 schools in the primary sector and 7 secondary schools in various regions across the South East and South London. The opportunities within our trust are immense in terms of professional and support for your career aspirations.
• We have 12 brand new schools, which have opened since 2013. All seven of our sponsored primary schools have undergone their first inspections as academies with us removing their previous inspection ratings.
• 23 of our 40 schools have chosen to join GLF, a testament to the collaborative approach between our schools, which benefits all children and staff, and the wider communities, which we serve to the best of our ability.
• We have Teaching School status
• We operate our GLF SCITT, which provides teacher training opportunities in the early years, primary and secondary sectors. There will naturally be opportunities to contribute to this important area of our work.
Each school, whatever its headlines, has room for improvement and we hope that you will be able to work with us to realise our ambitions.
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