Lead Practitioner- English

Dean Trust Wigan are seeking to appoint:

Lead Practitioner- English

Qualified Teacher Pay Spine + TLR2B £5349.00

Post starts: 1st September 2024

Full Time / Permanent

Are you committed to making a difference in a rapidly improving school? If so, we are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Lead Practitioner of English to join us from September!

Ofsted October 2023 'Pupils and staff at the school are right to identify the Dean Trust Wigan as an improving school...The school has high expectations for pupils’ academic achievement. Pupils understand how they should behave. Most pupils meet the school’s raised expectations for behaviour. In lessons, most pupils embody the school’s values of ‘be ready, be respectful, be responsible’ through their improved attitudes to learning'.

Purpose of the role is to work with the Head and Assistant Head of Faculty to develop teacher pedagogy and effective implementation of the curriculum to raise standards and outcomes. Candidates should demonstrate their experience and impact in developing staff to improve the outcomes of pupils in their supporting statement.

The Dean Trust has a number of high performing schools and a proven track record of sustained improvement. The Dean Trust’s core values include traditional academic education, excellent discipline and respect, resulting in improved attainment and progress. “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” has been embraced by all of the schools in The Dean Trust. 

The Governing body is now seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner of English following a review of our growth and curriculum needs. This post offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with a vision to inspire pupils in a 21st Century learning environment.

As a Lead Practitioner of English, you will be part of a friendly and dedicated department. Staff hold high expectations for all pupils and work tirelessly to raise attainment and achievement. This post offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate who wants to help pupils develop into confident, successful and responsible adults who play an active part in society, regardless of their background or prior achievements.

Please find below a job description and person specification.

Method of Application

To apply please click on the 'Apply Now' link or for further information please contact the Human Resources Department at Dean Trust Wigan.

Applications will be shortlisted for interview and the HR Department will contact those applicants who are selected.

Closing Date: 8am, Friday 3rd May 2024

Interview date: Friday 10th May 2024

We are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and Disqualification Declaration.

Please contact us if you wish to discuss the position or meet the Head.

Contact Name: Ashish John Chacko (HR Assistant)

Email: AshishChacko@DeanTrustWigan.co.uk

Phone: 01942 511987 ext 7516