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Senior Subject Leader For English

Senior Subject Leader For English

Wellfield School

Durham

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS plus TLR 1c
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2017
Apply by:
2 October 2016

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, highly motivated and creative practitioner to lead English. Someone who can bring with them ideas, energy and enthusiasm and who is committed to measuring progress and raising attainment.

  • You will be a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher, able to inspire and enthuse others
  • You will be ambitious and creative with a clear vision of how to deliver results
  • You will be an innovative and enthusiastic leader with drive and determination to be the best

This is an ideal opportunity for career development for any ambitious colleague who wishes to develop their leadership potential.

An £8.5million refurbishment, as part of BSF, has recently been completed resulting in an excellent learning environment offering state of the art facilities. Situated only 8 miles to the east of Durham City the school is well located for access to the A19 and A1(M). It is also within comfortable driving distance of affordable housing and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

The school is committed to the professional development of all colleagues and holds the Investor in People Status.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further details and application forms are available via the school website (www.wellfieldschool.net) or from Mrs L Willis at the school (l.willis@wellfieldschool.net) If you would like an informal chat about the position please contact Linda Rodham, Headteacher.

Closing date for applications: Noon Monday 3rd October
Interviews will take place during the week beginning 10th October 2016

About Wellfield School

+44 1429 838 783

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Wellfield School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Wingate, County Durham. It is a community state school that provides 1,200 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed.  Wellfield School is part of New College Durham Academies Trust.

Acting Head of School

Louise Colquhoun

Values and vision

Wellfield School’s motto is “Go the extra mile”. It is a learning community that aims for high achievement and success for all. The secondary school prides itself on being a happy and caring environment, an exciting centre of learning for the community, and a place where all children feel respected for their individual talents.

Wellfield School holds mathematics and computing specialist status. A recent £8.5m investment led to a rebuild of school premises.

Ofsted report

“The achievement of students is good and continues to improve rapidly because of the successful and relentless drive by governors and senior leaders to increase the proportion of good and outstanding teaching. There are excellent relationships between students and staff and this helps to build a purposeful environment for learners where all feel valued. Students feel safe and are very proud of their school.”

View Wellfield School’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed