- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 757 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
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- School website
- The Oakwood Academy website (opens in new tab)
Lead Practitioner of English
More than one location, Redhill Academy Trust24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
31 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 1 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L1-L5
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and excellent Teacher of English. You will be working as part of the Trust academy improvement team to drive standards and improve outcomes for our students across the Trust.
As an outstanding teacher, you will have a substantive teaching commitment at The Oakwood Academy. The remainder of your time will be spent working across our Trust academies, as required. Working alongside the Trust Director, you will actively lead on the development of aspects of the Trust improvement plan.
Responsibilities:
The following outlines the responsibilities of a Trust Lead Practitioner as appropriate to a position on the leadership spine.
- Develop and implement Teaching and Learning initiatives and strategies throughout the subject across the Trust to raise student standards and progress.
- Model excellent practice that leads to strong outcomes for students.
- Be a role model in setting high professional standards.
- Support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in the successful and smooth running of the academy you are working in.
- Support Teachers, to improve their practice, at Trust schools as directed by the Trust Subject Director.
- Develop high quality teaching materials and schemes of learning.
- Undertake research into best practice.
- Work with the Trust academy improvement team to ensure high achievement through effective teaching and learning.
- Plan, prepare and deliver CPD.
What the school offers its staff
The Oakwood Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member ofRedhill College of Leadership and Developmentand as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regionalTeaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.
Benefits
- Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
- Recognised continuous local government service
- The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee benefits platform
Further details about the role
For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Sarah Quinn via email a ts.quinn@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button. Please include the following in the additional information section of the application:
- Your reasons for applying for the role
- Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in English
If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process, please contact the HR Team on hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About Redhill Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- s.quinn@redhillacademytrust.org.uk
We’re a thriving and ambitious community of schools providing a broad spectrum of education for children and young people across Nottinghamshire and North Derbyshire. The origin of Redhill Academy Trust lies with The Redhill Academy, an outstanding secondary school in Arnold, Nottingham.
The Trust has now grown to encompass 16 academies, providing excellent education for over 11,000 children in nursery, infant, junior, secondary and post-16 settings. We are also a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development which we deliver through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub.
School Details
The Oakwood Academy
Arranging a visit to Redhill Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.quinn@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.
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