Lead Practitioner - Teaching and Learning of Vocational Subjects

We are looking for a Lead Practitioner – Teaching and Learning of Vocational Subjects at Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medial and Healthcare College Campus.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the campus and further contribute to the life chances of young people in the school and across the Trust.

Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College is a vibrant and aspirational community of teachers and learners. We have an excellent teaching and support staff team who demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, within and beyond our curriculum.

Our Campus is based in the heart of the city of Plymouth with stunning view of the Plymouth Sound and easy walking distance of the most accessible city waterfront. We encourage all young people to work hard and make them most of the opportunities they are given. 

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Subject specific responsibilities:

• Working with BTEC subject teachers to raise student achievement and develop the teaching and learning of the BTEC and other vocational subjects (eg Cambridge Nationals)
• Work with the Teaching and Learning team to embed quality first teaching within

            the vocational department.

• To work with the Teaching and Learning BTEC lead at Greenshaw Learning Trust to provide CPD to the BTEC teachers across the campus
• To work with the Senior Leader Raising Standards Leads at KS4 and KS5 to identify student interventions and ensure robust tracking and assessment of internal and external assessments.
• To work with the Senior Leader Raising Standards to develop the calendar of assessments, clearly communicated to students, parents and staff.
• To teach at least one of our vocational subjects (PE, Sports Science, Health &; Social Care, Child Development, Music, Business, Travel and Tourism, IT)

You will need:

●       Successful experience of teaching BTEC / vocational subjects in previous school

●       Exceptional outcomes in subject area of expertise

●       Experience of teaching to at least GCSE higher level

●       Experience of driving improvement across an area of current school

●       Exceptional Practitioner

●       Planned & delivered impactful CPD

What’s in it for you:

●    Professional development and career progression

●    Generous pension scheme

●    An Employee Assistance Programme

●    Gym Discounts

●    Free eye tests

●    Cycle to work scheme

●    Green car scheme

●    Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

For more information on this vacancy please visit our Trust website:  GLT Vacancies

If you require further details please email hr@sdcc-smhc.net 

Closing date 11:59pm on Thursday 18th April 2024

Interview date: w/c 22nd April 2024