Leader of English and Line Manager of Literacy Lead
Leader of English and Line Manager of Literacy Lead
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Job Description
Salary: MPS; TLR2 3391 SEN allowance 2679
Hours of work:Fulltime 32.5 hrs per week
Contract type: Permanent
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Downland School for further information.
A bit about us:
Downland School is a coeducational maintained community special school for pupils aged between 10 and 16 who have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Our pupils have varying aptitudes and abilities; we are extremely proud of all their achievements and progress. Our pupils have a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) including: Autism (ASC); attachment disorders and Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. We seek to ensure that by the time they leave us our pupils emerge as selfconfident individuals able to manage their own learning; equipped with the skills and competencies to successfully take the next steps in their lives.
We are a friendly happy and caring school providing a positive inclusive and enriching educational experience for our young people. We view each of our pupils as unique and shape our provision to meet their individual needs and accelerate their progress in a variety of areas e.g. personal social academic and wellbeing. Our commitment to supporting the whole child and their development is underpinned by our strong pastoral systems and our committed and trained staff. At Downland we promote inclusion and equality and celebrate diversity.
Our mission statement is Aspire Achieve and Thrive.
All about the role:
We are now looking to appoint a dynamic and ambitious Leader of English who has a proven record in raising achievement. This is an exciting opportunity to join our enthusiastic committed and professional team and to teach pupils from year 6 to year 11. We are happy to take applications from primary teachers who have taught KS2 and have a passion for English.
You will have a passion for your subject a track record of outstanding teaching and the ability to teach pupils with SEND. You will fully participate in developing English across the school and initiatives to secure outstanding teaching and learning in all aspects of school life. You will have a strong commitment to the wider pastoral role and wish to make a significant positive impact on our young peoples lives securing the very best outcomes.
Can you raise aspirations and rise to the challenge
Key areas of work will include:
- Leading the development of the English curriculum to drive up the quality of English provision at Downland School
- Inspiring the quality of teaching and learning within the department
- Supporting the implementation of the whole school Literacy strategy
- Actively promoting innovation and creativity with a SEN focus across the department and the wider school
- Focusing strongly on raising levels of progress and attainment through accurate assessment of data which is used across the school using a range of evaluation methods which align with the schools selfevaluation processes
- Focusing on developing the needs of the whole child
- Teaching mixed ability class groups of pupils with complex SEND
- Participating fully in all aspects of pastoral care and wider school life
Enthusiasm and commitment to working with and raising achievement for pupils with SEND is paramount to us; you will be expected to actively demonstrate the schools core values and embrace The Downland Way.
Find out more and apply:
To applyyou should submit a letter addressed to Mrs KeilyTheobald (Headteacher) of no more than two sides of A4 with your application form addressing the requirements of the post as outlined in the Job Description and the Person Specification provided. We are particularly interested in how you would undertake this role at Downland School and about your relevant skills qualities and experience to date. Applications received without a supporting letter will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted.
Please email completed application forms and your covering letter to Tanya Rhodes HR Admin Lead and Deputy Finance & Estate Manager at
We welcome visits to the school. Please contact Tanya Rhodes if you would like to arrange a visit in advance of applying.
Applications must be received by 9:00am on Monday 28th April 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email. If you do not hear from us by Wednesday 30th April 2025 please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. It is anticipated that interviews will take place w/b Tuesday 6th May 2025.
Start date to be negotiated.
Closing date (and time): 9.00amMonday 28th April 2025
Interview date:w/bTuesday 6th May 2025
Commencement date: TBC
Downland School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this note that this appointment is subject to enhanced DBS medical and reference checks before appointment is confirmed.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
