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Lead Practitioner English

Kennet School, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LL

This job expired on 20 January 2021 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 April 2021

• Closing date

  20 January 2021 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 January 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS (£25,714 - £41,604) + TLR (£6,697) Competitive salary for the Berkshire Area
• Additional allowances:

  • an open and collaborative community that trusts its teachers, equipping them with the skills and allowing them the freedom to act as valued professionals; ; • outstanding facilities and resources; ; • high quality inset days, Minimum 15% non-contact time, bespoke three-year induction programme for new teachers & leadership development programmes; ; • a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee; ; • rigid procedures for managing behaviour; ; • an Ofsted outstanding School that believes ‘better never stops’.

Lead Practitioner English job summary

Lead Practitioner English Salary: MPS/UPS (£25,714 - £41,604) + TLR (£6,697) Competitive salary for the Berkshire Area Contract: Full Time (Permanent) Required for: September 2021 or Easter 2021 (preferable) Are you an ambitious English Teacher looking to take on a role with responsibility? We are extremely proud of our English Department and are seeking a teacher who can help lead this dynamic team. Investing heavily in staff development, we are committed to supporting our teachers through all stages in their careers. The Lead Practitioner in English will support the Head of Department for English with a core purpose to develop the quality of teaching and learning in the subject. The role will also involve coaching to develop the practice of members of the English team. We offer: • an open and collaborative community that trusts its teachers, equipping them with the skills and allowing them the freedom to act as valued professionals; • outstanding facilities and resources; • high quality inset days, Minimum 15% non-contact time, bespoke three-year induction programme for new teachers & leadership development programmes; • a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee; • rigid procedures for managing behaviour; • an Ofsted outstanding School that believes ‘better never stops’. For further insight into the English Department and Kennet School please look at the application pack in the attachments below. We would like you to be: • a clear communicator with strong values and sense of moral purpose; • able to teach English to KS4 in Language and Literature and to KS5 in either; • creative, forward thinking attitude & unapologetically passionate about your subject; • Committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school; • Willing to think creatively and take risks in the classroom; • Hard-working with excellent organisational skills. How to Apply: The easiest way to apply is by accessing the role on www.TES.com and clicking the ‘Quick Apply’ button. We welcome enquiries and visits prior to application, so please get in touch with Mr C Ellison, Deputy Headteacher for more information. Deadline: 9am on Wednesday, 20 January 2021. Candidates selected for interview will be informed by telephone soon after. Interview Date: Tuesday, 26 January 2021

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We seek employees keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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About Kennet School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1855 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kennet School website
• Email address: cellison@kennetschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kennet-school

Kennet is a dynamic and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school which opened in September 1957. The school has grown over the last 60 years, both in terms of size and success. We currently have approximately 1,780 pupils on roll including strong numbers in the Sixth Form at around 350 pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in May 2016 and have accumulated a number of awards including Arts Mark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, NACE Challenge Award and Investors in Careers. We are currently working on the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark focusing on the mental health and well-being of our whole organisation.

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