Lead practitioner for English (East/West)

About the role:

We are looking to recruit a Lead practitioner for English to work across East and West region. However, we are happy to accept applications for those who are based in either region.

The support you offer our leaders and teachers will be vital in ensuring that all our schools achieve the same successes. Joining a school improvement team led by a Senior lead practitioner, you will use your passion, subject knowledge and expertise in English to drive forward the quality of the curriculum and teaching and learning. You will model great practice in the academies you are placed in, and travel to academies further afield to coach and lead others. This in an exciting role that requires flexibility, a team spirit, and a willingness to learn. It will suit individuals who want to take a step-up and work at a more strategic level in English, across a range of schools including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision. 

The successful candidate will: 

• be a teacher with a proven track record of securing sustained excellent outcomes
• have experience of leading at least one English department
• have up-to-date knowledge of subject curricula and assessment requirements
• be proficient in teaching English to A level
• have proven experience of identifying and implementing effective strategies for improving attainment in challenging schools at KS3 and KS4
• have a highly effective style that is both consultative and influential 
• be able to demonstrate resilience, motivation, and commitment to driving up standards of achievement 
• be able to work across a group of schools and show significant impact in developing capacity and improving outcomes for young people 

About the Trust:

Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is a not-for-profit sponsor of 43 academies, both primary and secondary. Our vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential, whether going on to study at a leading university or entering the world of work. We are determined to become the Trust that makes the biggest difference, both inside and outside the classroom. 

Our successful family of schools educates over 33,000 students across many areas of the country. We are continuing to improve outcomes for our students despite being largely in areas of historic academic underachievement and high socio-economic deprivation. 

OAT is a great organisation to work for. In return for your commitment to us we offer:

• Excellent career prospects in a supportive environment.
• Commitment to your continued professional development.
• Membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme.
• Generous staff discounts on hundreds of well-known retail and leisure brands and gym memberships.
• Access to GPs and medical specialists.
• Counselling services for emotional support.
• Health cash plan for cash back on the costs of essential healthcare services (dentist, optician, etc.)

How to apply:

Please note as part of the shortlisting process you are required to submit what you consider to be an ambitious curriculum in your subject at KS3,based on pupils having four lessons a week over three years. There is no set format for how you present this, but ideally it will be clear to the person shortlisting the content that is to be covered.

Please ensure the document you submit is in a Word or PDF format. To apply, please submit your curriculum plan to recruitment@ormistonacademies.co.uk by noon on Thursday 29 September 2022. 

This vacancy will close at noon on Thursday 29 September 2022. All applications and supporting statements must be completed online via OAT careers.

If you have any additional queries, please email the Senior lead practitioner for English, David Didau at david.didau@ormistonacademies.co.uk.

OAT is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.