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Lead Teacher of English

Westhaven School, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 4UT

This job expired on 16 May 2022 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2022

• Closing date

  16 May 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 April 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS
• Additional allowances:

  SEN 1 (£2270) + TLR 2 (£2873)

Lead Teacher of English job summary

Due to retirement, we are now looking to appoint a dynamic and ambitious Leader of English who has a proven record in raising achievement. This is an exciting opportunity to join our enthusiastic, committed and professional team to lead the subject across all key stages and to teach pupils from years 7 to 11. You will have a passion for your subject, a track record of outstanding teaching and the ability to teach pupils with SEND. You will fully participate in developing English across the school and initiatives to secure outstanding teaching and learning in all aspects of school life. You will have a strong commitment to the wider pastoral role and wish to make a significant positive impact on our young people’s lives, securing the very best outcomes. Can you raise aspirations and rise to the challenge? What we can offer you: Fantastic pupils who want to learn and achieve well A dedicated staff team committed to achieving the best for our students A caring and supportive special school community that is open to new learning and development A supportive, warm and welcoming teaching team including skilled support staff Excellent CPD and training opportunities A beautiful place to work - our school has its own onsite forest school and garden centre and is situated in a lovely village a short walk from the beach Key areas of work will include: • Leading the development of the English curriculum to drive up the quality of English provision at Westhaven School with a particular focus on reading • Inspiring the quality of teaching and learning within the department • Creating and implementing a whole school Literacy strategy • Actively promoting innovation and creativity with a SEN focus across the department and the wider school • Focusing strongly on raising levels of progress and attainment through accurate assessment of data which is used across the school, using a range of evaluation methods which align with the school’s self-evaluation processes • Focusing on developing the needs of the whole child • Teaching mixed ability class groups of pupils with SEND including to GCSE and Functional Skills level • Participating fully in all aspects of pastoral care and wider school life Enthusiasm and commitment to working with and raising achievement for pupils with SEND is paramount to us; you will be expected to actively demonstrate the school’s core values and embrace ‘The Westhaven Way’. Applications must be completed in full. Only complete applications will be considered and CVs will not be accepted under any circumstances. Westhaven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to DBS Barred List and Enhanced DBS Disclosure checks and satisfactory references. You can find our safeguarding policy on our school website.

Commitment to safeguarding

Westhaven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to DBS Barred List and Enhanced DBS Disclosure Checks and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates.
You can find our safeguarding policy on our school website.

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About Westhaven School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 18
• School size: 181 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Westhaven School website
• Email address: trudy.hudson@westhavenschool.org.uk
• Phone number: 01934632171
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westhaven-school

Westhaven School is a specialist school, with a unique environment set in the beautiful village of Uphill near Weston-super-Mare, for learners who experience complex barriers to learning. We support learners between 4 and 18 years of age and celebrate their achievements, efforts and accomplishments. This ensures a shared sense of achievement, with learners developing and enhancing their self-confidence, self-esteem and overall well-being.

Westhaven School believes and adheres to a learner-centred approach and we strive to provide an aspirational educational provision that goes beyond the National Curriculum. Our learners are afforded opportunities to build friendships, show and receive respect, feel valued, and be accepted for who they are whilst achieving a sense of belonging.

Westhaven School works closely with other organisations and external professionals to meet learners’ needs and develop their next steps. We ensure that our learners, staff, parents/carers, and Governors feel valued, inspired and prepared.

Arranging a visit to Westhaven School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email trudy.hudson@westhavenschool.org.uk.

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