Lead Practitioner of English with school responsibility for aspirations
Landau Forte Academy, Amington, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4FFThis job expired on 30 November 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
30 November 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 October 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- View all Englishjobs
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- LP Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
- PGCE or QTS in English (essential), with a degree in a relevant subject (English Language, English Literature, Drama or Film Studies)
- A well-qualified teacher with a strong teaching record including relevant qualifications (both formal and through appropriate experience) to meet the challenge of the appointment
- A genuine passion for teaching English and developing the curriculum to enable all pupils to achieve their potential in each of the disciplines
- Experience of teaching a range of abilities at KS3 and KS4 is essential, with a track record of good or better results at GCSE.
- Experience in delivering A Level English at KS5 and/or Entry Level English at KS4 is desirable
- A commitment to our school improvement process and a growth mindset
- Experience in leading others
- Has a friendly yet professional and respectful approach which demonstrates support and shows mutual respect
- Is committed to the continuous development of self and others by keeping up to date and sharing knowledge, encouraging new ideas, seeking new opportunities and challenges, open to ideas and developing new skills
- An interest in the latest developments in English teaching and research •
- Excellent relationships with students and parents •
- A willingness to explore innovative and dynamic methods for teaching and learning
- High levels of professionalism, enthusiasm, ambition, energy, resilience and determination
- Competent in the use of ICT both as an administrative tool and in teaching, learning and assessment practices
What the school offers its staff
- Leadership development and opportunities
- A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment
- The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students
- Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust
- A daily meal allowance
- Membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme, LGPS
- Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health
About Landau Forte Academy, Amington
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 954 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@lfct.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Landau Forte Academy, Amington
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