Lead Practitioner

Woodlane High School Lead Practitioner

Full Time - Permanent

Lead Practitioner Scale L8-L10 (£58,418- £60,999)

The Governing Body is looking to appoint an inspirational and self-motivated teacher to this new and exciting leadership position.  If you are a dynamic, committed, and inspirational leader who wants to make a difference to the lives and outcomes of Woodlane pupils we welcome your application.

The position will include:

• The co-ordination and management of the EHCP review process.

• Management and leadership of staff associated with the EHCP review process.

• Ensuring EHCP legislation requirements are met (e.g. timeframes).

• Relevant EHCP staff training (e.g. devising robust outcomes).

• Staff training to ensure EHCP outcomes are met and pupils make above expected progress.

• Providing support and guidance to colleagues.

• The leadership of an additional named area of responsibility.

• Teaching timetable in a named subject area, approximately 0.66.

Please see the job description for full details.

What we are seeking from our candidate:

• An exceptional existing middle leader seeking progression.

• A talented and influential leader, committed to maintaining a culture dedicated to continuous improvement.

• An outstanding classroom practitioner who can inspire and coach colleagues towards best practice and create innovative approaches to teaching and learning/the management of EHCPs to meet the changing needs of our pupils.

• An effective manager and decision maker who will shape and challenge the school’s EHCP review process, and has the emotional intelligence and good humour to take others with them.

• Someone who demonstrates a high level of resilience.

• Someone with a passion to develop and support colleagues to consistently outstanding practice.

Position to start September 2021 or sooner if available.

Application closing date: Wednesday 21st April 2021 - 9:00am

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 21st April 2021

1st Stage (Lesson Observation – On Site):  Wednesday 28th April 2021

2nd Stage (Interview – Remote or On Site):  Thursday 29th April 2021