Teacher of English with Literacy Lead

 Teacher of English/ Literacy Lead

 Salary: Main Scale to UPS with TLR for Literacy

Permanent

From September 2024

 St Anne’s RC Voluntary Academy has recently joined the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, so this is an exciting time for the school. Importantly, this is a fantastic opportunity for a suitably qualified English teacher, who can teach KS3 and KS4, to join our Outstanding English Department (Progress 8 0.31 in 2023). The successful candidate will be driven, motivated and most of all, passionate about their subject area and an excellent classroom practitioner who can inspire and motivate students and other staff.

 In addition, this role is responsible for strategically leading the school improvement plan on whole school reading and literacy. The successful candidate will work alongside curriculum leaders to ensure literacy is taught in all subjects whilst ensuring that appropriate interventions are in place to ensure all students are able to read fluently with in dept understanding. The successful candidate will have a full understanding of how reading is the gateway to learning and is passionate about making a difference at St. Anne’s.

As a key position in our school, we are looking for an exceptional candidate who can lead by example and inspire subject staff to have literacy and reading at the heart of all they do.

 We are a fully comprehensive school, and the successful candidate will be able to engage, inspire and challenge students across the full range of ability. The candidate must be driven by ensuring that students receive an outstanding education which is reflected in outstanding student outcomes.

 What the English Department offer?

     Centralised planning and a fully resourced, research-based curriculum.

     Weekly Subject Knowledge Enhancement

     Manageable marking and workload

     An enthusiastic and experienced team

     A department with outstanding outcomes for its students

 What does St Anne’s offer?

    A new and stable Senior Leadership team who are focused on raising the attainment and aspirations of all the students across the school.

     A new simple vision for the St Anne’s community underpinned by a staff who work together as a strong and united team.

     A supportive staff network that will reflect our Catholic ethos.

     A commitment to excellent professional development, including developing as a literacy leader.

     A rapidly improving school with a new body of staff committed to the Improvement of SA

    £3million site renovations – all new rooves, windows, doors, heating, throughout the buildings

 Our strong Catholic Ethos at St Anne’s means we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 Completed applications should be sent to Fiona Bentley, PA to the Executive Headteacher, by emailing

fiona.bentley@stannesrcvoluntaryacademy.com

Closing date: Monday 6th May 2024 at 10:00am

Interviews: Thursday 16th May 2024