English Teacher - Reading & Literacy Lead
Wadham School, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NTThis job expired on 21 November 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible.
Closing date
21 November 2022 at 9am
Date listed
29 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 37.5 hours Term Time Only (Somerset County Council)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (£30,496 - £46,386)
Additional allowances
TLR 2b
English Teacher - Reading & Literacy Lead job summary
Wadham School – Vacancy English Teacher – Reading & Literacy Lead Full Time – Permanent Contract Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + TLR 2b Full-Time Salary: £30,496 - £46,386 (Pending September pay increase)
We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Teacher of English to join us as we begin an exciting new chapter in the life of Wadham School.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
• Take responsibility for Reading and Literacy across the school
• Co-ordinate and lead innovative and evidence-based provision for students who require additional literacy intervention and support
• Ensure that a love of reading is embedded in every part of school life
• Work with exceptional professionals to further develop a shared understanding of learning You are likely to be someone who:
• Is an inspirational and skilled classroom teacher and teacher of students with SEND
• Champions inclusion and is passionate about supporting young people to work to their potential
• Has a clear understanding of how vocabulary and knowledge retention can be developed through reading.
• Is ambitious for whole school leadership and thrives in an aspirational culture
• Will embrace our highly supportive, professional approach to school improvement Wadham School can offer you:
• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.
For further information and an application form please visit our website: www.wadhamschool.co.uk
Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged.
For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.
Deadline for applications to arrive at the school: 9:00am on Monday 17th October 2022. Interviews will take place within the same week.
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.
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About Wadham School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 805 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wadham School website
- Email address
- LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01460 270127
Are you looking to work in a Good school (Ofsted, June 2019) with a community working together for the best possible outcomes for young people?
Wadham School is friendly, vibrant and forward looking. It is an exciting time at Wadham School. We strive to be a school which uses an evidence based approach to teaching and an ethos and drive for the school to be much more than just learning in lessons. A varied programme of extra-curricular activities and house competitions provides an exciting opportunity for staff to be involved in the wider school community. At our core is an aim, through everything that we do, to develop a sense of hope, a hope which will encourage and support students in becoming the best that they can be.
The school serves a beautiful area of South Somerset with excellent links to the wider South West, Bristol and Bath and direct train links to London from Crewkerne itself and Taunton.
If the above gives you a picture of a community that you would be excited to be part of then the students and staff at Wadham School invite your application and would love to meet you.
Arranging a visit to Wadham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk.
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