English Teacher with TLR and without

School 21, a 4 to 18 school with a growing reputation for innovation and impact, is opening a new Sixth Form and Middle School in September as well as building up to full capacity. English Language is at the heart of everything the school does, with our mission that all our pupils develop as avid readers, confident writers and fluent speakers.

School 21 is a very special and different kind of place to work in. We empower staff to find their voice and their creativity. We offer collaboration and learning across ages and subjects. All staff have more planning time than most schools and a tailored programme of professional development and feedback which results in extraordinary outcomes for the students. We offer multiple routes to progression through subjects and pedagogies. We believe strongly in developing the full potential of all staff.

You will be joining an inspirational English department of teachers who think deeply about both what they teach and how they teach it. A key part of the role will be to develop and implement strategies to improve the literacy levels of our students. You will be someone who has a passion for English Language, with an eye for detail in the teaching of language and grammar. You will have a refined toolkit for teaching reading and writing. We believe that developing speaking and oracy is vital if our students are to gain the confidence and eloquence to succeed. Exploratory talk is central to classroom practice, assemblies and coaching time.

Working with Cambridge University we have developing an oracy curriculum, tool kit and diagnostic tool over the next few years and you will get the chance to play a part in shaping this exciting project. You will be excited about cementing the place of English in project based learning. In previous years English project collaborations have involved designing a biodiversity campaign to persuade local residents to be more environmentally conscious. A maths/English project helped students answer the question 'What does E15 taste like?' and involved them producing a cookery book for sale and live demonstration. English/ Humanities projects have involved students writing history textbooks depicting when the best time to be a child was. All these projects demonstrated the power of English as a tool to craft beautiful work.

You will have the resources and support to develop programmes that bring English alive for all students: workshops and visits, speakers and curriculum days, partnerships with theatre companies, authors, playwrights and poets. We want someone who inspires children to read great literature. Staff at School 21 see themselves as more than great subject experts. You will be a mentor and coach able to instil confidence and ambition in your assigned group of 12 to 15 students. You will facilitate rich and challenging projects that allow students to combine detailed knowledge with a range of 21st century skills and attributes.

You will be focused on getting the interactions right in the classroom - whether in your own teaching or through coaching others. You will be refining constantly, reading about and sharing good practice. You will believe passionately that if learning is prioritised, everything else falls into place. You will have the autonomy to be creative and the accountability regime to ensure the highest standards.

School 21 is a very special and different kind of place to work in. We empower staff to find their voice and their creativity. We offer collaboration and learning across ages and subjects. All staff have more planning time than most schools and a tailored programme of professional development which results in extraordinary outcomes for the students. We offer multiple routes to progression through subjects and pedagogies. We believe strongly in developing the full potential of all staff.

School 21 has built strong foundations in a short period of time, confirmed by our Ofsted which was outstanding in all categories. There was strong recognition for the ethos and approach of the school:

"Pupils across the school make exceptional progress."

"Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning, impeccable manners and show respect for everyone.”

“Staff morale is exceptionally high. Teachers at the early stages of their career value the ‘fantastic’ professional development and opportunities to learn from each other. Those with more experience said that they have become much better teachers since joining the school.”

Through project-based learning "pupils achieve remarkable standards of work and demonstrated knowledge and skills at levels beyond those expected for their age group."

“Pupils talk and discuss with a maturity and confidence that is remarkable for their years."

The successful candidate will be:

• An excellent teacher and subject specialist
• Experienced at developing other teachers
• Skilled at fostering independent, student-led learning
• A creative and deep thinker about pedagogy
• Innovative in using new technology to enhance learning
• A collaborative planner, able to work across subject disciplines
• Interested in developing the 21st century skills and qualities of every child

About School 21:

• 4 to 18 mixed, inclusive school in the heart of Stratford, Newham
• Cutting edge pedagogy and curriculum
• Small - only 75 children in each year group. From September 2017 we will have years 7 to 11, Reception to year 4, a new Sixth Form beginning and a Middle school starting for years 5 and 7 in the first year and years 5 to 8 in the second year.
• All teachers spend between 3 to 4 hours a week with their coaching group of about 13 students
• We have plans to set up two new schools in close proximity to School 21 which will give staff more opportunities to grow and develop.

We offer:

• Outstanding career development and exceptional CPD
• Generous TLRs based on experience and skills
• The chance to network with outstanding practitioners and learn from the best
• Collaborative working across the 4 to 18 school
• Leadership training and development opportunities
• A strong feedback culture so that teachers can develop in areas of their practice that are important to them
• Every teacher being part of a team/circle that develops strategic practice

For more information see: www.school21.org.uk or e-mail Anne Shaker at careers@school21.org.uk or call 020 8262 2121

To apply please visit www.school21.org.uk

Dates: Apply by: 13th March 2017 at 5pm
Likely interview date: 20th March 2017

School 21 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding children.