Teacher of English with the opportunity to include the role of Literacy Coordinator

Would you like to join a high performing, ambitious secondary school well known for exemplary behaviour and conduct? Chulmleigh Community College is a school where teachers focus upon high quality teaching and high standards. The college has enjoyed some of the best results in the region over the last 8 years and is heavily oversubscribed. In 2022 our Progress 8 Figure of +0.83 places us in the top 3% of schools nationally.

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, talented and inspiring classroom practitioner to teach English across all ability groups in KS3 and KS4. Further information is contained within the Candidate Pack available in the attachments section below.

This is a permanent post, suitable for an experienced teacher or a highly motivated early career teacher wishing to join a team of specialists who ensure a high standard of teaching, learning and achievement. We are looking for candidates with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to inspire and motivate our ambitious and hardworking pupils. The post is offered from September 2023 to start the new academic year.

There is also the opportunity to include the role of Literacy Coordinator which attracts a TLR2A allowance. This role will include leading, managing and developing Literacy throughout the College. The main responsibilities of the role include:

• To support improvements in standards of teaching and learning and pupil progress in Literacy throughout the school.
• Using national, local and school management data to monitor standards of achievement across the school in Literacy.
• To monitor the progress made towards achieving targets and use this information to plan future developments.
• To collaborate with staff on short, medium and long-term planning to develop Literacy in relation to:

*Resources

* Continuous professional development of staff

* Aims of the school, including its policies and practices

* Challenging targets for improvement

We pride ourselves on the quality of the learning environment and you will be able to immerse yourself in your subject fully. We support the career progression of all our staff and encourage and support effective CPD. Your development and future career are very important to us. 

Pupils make exceptional progress at the school. Please see information available at Schools and College Data Performance website. The successful candidate will join a committed and professional team to further enhance the excellent opportunities available to all our pupils.

  We can offer

- On site gym & sports hall

- On site canteen and other food facilities

- Cycle to work scheme

- Childcare vouchers

- Easy commute to the thriving and dynamic town of Barnstaple & city of Exeter

- Easy commute to the coast

Application Process

Details of the application process are contained in the Candidate Pack available in the supporting documents section below.

Completed application forms to be emailed to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am on Thursday 20 April 2023. All applications will be acknowledged.

As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and in that regard have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.

Closing date: 10 am Thursday 20 April 2023

 Interview Date: Thursday 27 April 2023