Director of Learning for English

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and forward thinking

You would lead a highly successful team: English results for 2016 were A*-C 71%, 78% of pupils achieved 3 levels of progress and 50% achieved 4 levels of progress.

Description:

• Ensure that the faculty is led and managed to meet the core values, aims and objectives of the school
• Lead and develop a highly motivated and skilled team of English staff to outstanding success
• Develop the teaching of English with the content of the new specifications to secure excellent progress from Year 7 through to Year 13 for all students
• Use short, medium and long term planning, in consort with the School Improvement Plan to drive forward with impact
• Maintain and build the ethos and character of the English Faculty as a core subject within the school
• Play a key role in developing the quality of teaching and learning across the school

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references as part of the Safer Recruitment Policy. All staff to uphold the core values and Catholic ethos of the School.

Further details and application packs are available from Mrs Jan Hayes at janh@thomasbecket.org.uk during term time and the school website at www.thomasbecket.org.uk and the CES website http://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/index.php/schools/application-forms at all other times. A lesson observation will be carried out as part of the interview process.

If you are able to:-

• Inspire, motivate and develop our students
• Sustain our school focus upon raising the achievement of every student in our care
• Exude a passion for English and its application to student learning and the wider world of work
• Be willing to share and develop good practice, not only in the faculty but across all areas of our school

then you may be who we are looking for!

Closing Date : Friday 12th May 2017
Interviews week commencing : 15th May 2017

About Us

Thomas Becket Catholic School is a successful, comprehensive 11-18 secondary school in Northampton. We are committed to continuous improvement and driving up standards of attainment and we are ambitious for our students and our staff. We offer excellent Sixth Form provision with an OFSTED rating of ‘Good’ in March 2015.

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