Acting Second in Charge of English (KS3)
Platanos College
London SW9
- Expired
- Salary:
- Negotiable
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 24 May 2018
Job overview
Platanos College is a member of the Platanos Trust and a dynamic, high-performing secondary school looking for an outstanding candidate to join our team in September 2018.
We received our most recent Outstanding rating from Ofsted in 2014/2015, our third successive Outstanding rating. It is just the place for talented, ambitious individuals to develop their career and make their mark.
We have a clear and strong school vision, driven by an outstanding leadership team. Our motto “Attitude Determines Altitude” underpins all of the work we do.
This role is suitable for an aspiring Head of English or an experienced middle manager looking for a new challenge in a progressive school.
The successful candidate will need to be capable of teaching the English curriculum at both KS3 and KS4 and have a record of outstanding teaching. You will also be an effective leader with the ability to drive improvement and practices.
Candidates should:
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner and consistently demonstrate the highest standards of delivery.
- You should be enthusiastic, engaging and be committed to a creative approach to the delivery of the English curriculum.
- Be committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity with support and guidance given to all pupils.
- Be able to set challenging targets and provide support to those staff members who are trying to achieve them.
- Be creative when developing of schemes of work.
- Be able to lead and inspire staff and pupils alike.
- Have a confident grasp of data and data trends and use this to drive improvement.
- Be able to set clear expectations and standards for pupils in terms of behaviour and work which help to raise the aspirations and self-esteem of all pupils.
In return:
- You will be part of a strong educational environment with the chance to develop and grow.
- You will be supported with the best professional development and learning opportunities across the Trust in order to equip you for future management roles.
We want you to succeed too.
For further information please visit www.platanoscollege.com or call 020 7733 6156.
Applicants should complete the employment application form found on our website and return by post or email to recruitment@platanoscollege.com.
Closing date for applications: Friday 25th May 2018.
Platanos College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and will be checked against the DBS barred list. Appointments are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references as according to our Safer Recruitment Policy.
Platanos College
Clapham Road, London SW9 0AL
Tel: 020 7733 6156
About Platanos College
Platanos College is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in South London. It is an academy state school supported by the Platanos Trust, a multi-academy trust set up with the intention of raising standards and preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. The school will provide 1,000 places for secondary pupils aged 11-19, when fully subscribed.
An academy converter, Platanos College reopened in February 2011. It was the first school in the Platanos Trust.
Principal
Judette Tapper
Values and Vision
The Platanos College motto dictates that “attitude determines altitude”, with the school believing that the former is the key ingredient in attainment. Its belief that every learner can achieve beyond their expectations is reinforced by the high expectations it places on all members of its community.
A diverse and wide-ranging school, the Platanos College caters for pupils of all abilities. Its specialisms are in business and enterprise. It is also a member of the Mayor’s London Schools Gold Club for excellent schools.
Ofsted
“All students make outstanding progress in a wide range of subjects including English and mathematics. Excellent achievement is based on students’ quick acquisition of a wide range of valuable learning skills. These, which include the development of highly accomplished skills in literacy and numeracy, are central to the rapid progress they make in their learning.”
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