Lead Practitioner - English
The King's School
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £44,324 Plus Recruitment & Retention Allowance up to £10,000 for an outstanding candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2019
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2019
Job overview
Pay Range up to £44,324 (Negotiable)
Up to £10,000 Recruitment allowance available for an outstanding candidate
Required for September 2019
Post Ref: P221
• Are you passionate about your subject? A confident Practitioner who stretches and challenges the most able pupils, recognises and plans for misconceptions before they occur, and is equally effective in scaffolding teaching for those who struggle?
• Do you believe that all children deserve to, and indeed can, achieve well in your chosen subject area whatever their starting points or barriers?
• Are you a great teacher who has demonstrated significant success with this aspiration and who wants to share the strategies and techniques that work with others?
If so – read on…
We require a highly effective Lead Practitioner of English, whose practice is instrumental in ensuring that pupils, of all ages and abilities, achieve consistently strong outcomes, to join our strong team. The successful candidate must also be able to effectively support other teachers to rapidly and sustainably improve teaching and therefore learning outcomes.
The posts will involve a significant amount of classroom teaching and responsibility for classes at The King’s School.
The Trust’s Executive Team will provide most aspects of line management, support and direction for the successful candidate along with other senior leaders.
To learn more about the role, please contact the Business Manager Karen Josse on 01977 601701 (The King’s School).
To obtain an application form and job specification:
Visit the Trust’s website: www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk
Contact the Recruitment Team: Email recruitment@patrust.org.uk or telephone 01977 232146.
Please specify on your application form which school you are interested in applying for.
Completed application forms should be returned either by post to the recruitment team, Pontefract Academies Trust, The Barracks Business Centre, Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF8 4HH or by emailing recruitment no later than 10am Thursday 31st January 2019.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and any satisfactory pre-employment checks. The successful applicant will also be asked to provide criminal conviction information.
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About The King's School
The King’s School - Be part of it, Be King’s!
As a proud member of Pontefract Academies Trust, The King's School is renowned for its strong reputation for educational excellence and consistently achieving strong academic results. Established in 1139, The King's School stands as a beacon of education for nearly nine centuries, offering a premier learning experience to the bright minds of Pontefract and beyond. We take great pride in being more than just a secondary school; we are a caring, high-performing community where students evolve into the best version of themselves, proudly carrying the legacy of The King's School.
With a remarkable history spanning over 850 years, our school is deeply rooted in tradition, but it is the people that make The King's School truly exceptional. Our students, with excellent behaviour and as the best ambassadors one could wish for, are a testament to our commitment to nurturing outstanding individuals. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff, in collaboration with parents, strives to provide a first-class education, ensuring every student receives the opportunities they deserve.
An incredible culture
The King’s School is more than just a workplace; it is a great place to work. Our staff is the bedrock of our success- everything we achieve is attributed to their hard work and dedication, and we, therefore, ensure they are well looked after.
No matter your role, if you're a part of our school, your contributions will be genuinely valued. Everything we do at The King’s School is based on great relationships, and it is important to us that staff are happy in their work. This means a balance of challenge, support, recognition, and plenty of opportunities for development and career progression.
What people say about us
“The King’s School is a really lovely place to work. The students are well-mannered, polite and engaging. I have always felt well supported by my line manger, peers and have positive relationships with those I manage”. Middle Leader
“King’s is the place where I have rebuilt my confidence as a teacher and gained an abundance of knowledge and support in just 6 months. Coming from Ireland, I have struggled to find somewhere I felt I belonged and somewhere that would offer the time and understanding until I came here. The support and rapport from all members of staff is phenomenal!” Teacher
“The inspirational staff of Pontefract Academies Trust believes in the students, staff and community it serves – this shared belief creates an unrivalled positive culture which permeates across the whole Trust.” Senior Leader
“Ever since joining the King's School in my second year as an ECT, I've had consistent access to diverse training that directly influences my classroom practice. The relationships I've built with my subject mentor and the extensive support from the department have been invaluable in shaping and enhancing my teaching practice”. Early Careers Teacher
“Staff are passionate and knowledgeable. They teach lessons that are exciting and engage pupils”. Ofsted
“Staff who responded to Ofsted’s staff survey said they were proud to work at the school”. Ofsted
“95% of staff said they would recommend this school to prospective parents”. Staff Survey
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If you're intrigued by the prospect of a rewarding career with Pontefract Academies Trust at The King's School, we look forward to hearing from you.
Step into a community where excellence is not just a goal; it's a way of life.
Be a part of something extraordinary—Be King’s!
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