Lead Practitioner (Achievement) English

You will be a key driver for improving student outcomes, particularly at KS4.      

General Duties and Responsibilities: 

•  To ensure excellent progress is made for different groups of students (e.g. girls/boys, upper/middle/lower, PP/non-PP) and to work with other relevant colleagues in the team to ensure that quality first wave teaching is in place to prepare students for examinations.   

•  To take the lead on the formulation of approaches to teaching and learning in preparing students for the demands of the new English and English Literature examinations. 

•  To ensure, through robust quality assurance and moderation, accurate predictions are being made in relation to student progress. 

•  To develop schemes of work including templates, exemplars, and support materials which can be used across the English team. 

•  To have a sharp focus on the progress of students at KS4, and to implement necessary high quality teaching strategies to ensure students make rapid progress. 

•  To coach, mentor and train colleagues in English in conjunction with the ATL.   

•  To contribute to the management of the English team as negotiated with the ATL, for example through the quality assurance cycle and through performance management of designated staff.   

•  To be a role model to less experienced colleagues, demonstrating exemplary practice.    

Leeds West Academy – Leading in Learning:  Leeds West Academy is an over-subscribed 11-18 school with an Ofsted rating of good with outstanding leadership. Thriving in a state of the art building with stunning views over the River Aire, our academy is committed to delivering an outstanding education to each and every one of our students. 

We provide exceptional life training; harnessing the skills and fortifying the aspirations of young people, who we know will transform the region and provide a positive, progressive contribution to society. Our vision at Leeds West Academy is clear: we will be Ofsted rated as outstanding within three years.   

The White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.   The Trust employs over 300 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Working in partnership with Gorse Academies Trust, we are on a significant journey which will see all of our schools Ofsted rated as outstanding within three years.   We are sponsored by Leeds City College, who provides expertise, international networks and highly desirable employability prospects within education and beyond.     

The White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students. The Trust employs over 300 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Working in partnership with Gorse Academies Trust, we are on a significant journey which will see all of our schools Ofsted rated as outstanding within three years. 

Closing Date:  1st March 2017  

Interviews: Ongoing 

Start Date: September 2017 or earlier (to be negotiated) 

To apply for this role please visit our careers page at www.leedwestacademy.org.uk and download an application form. Completed applications should be returned to recruitment@whiteroseacademies.org