Second in English

With student numbers growing from 30 to 94 we are seeking to expand our team of teachers. This period of rapid growth presents an exciting opportunity to make a real impact as we invest in developing leadership within the English Department to enrich opportunities and experiences for our students.

Job description

Main purpose

To support the Head of English in delivering planning and leading the Impact curriculum for both key stage 3 and 4.

The Second in English will work with the Head of English to secure:

• High-quality teaching and subject knowledge of staff.
• A coherently planned and sequenced curriculum in English.
• Improved standards of learning and achievement for all.
• Consistent assessment and accurate teacher judgements within the subject

Duties and responsibilities

Functional skills lead

• Develop a high quality curriculum that supports learners with English and Numeracy competencies
• Lead a team of Maths and English tutors in delivering high quality lessons
• Plan and manage the assessment calendar
• Review performance data and put plans in place for all learners
• Support staff professional development though the use of coaching and CPD
• Ensure compliance with assessment and quality assurance frameworks

Reading and lIbrary lead

• Develop reading across the curriculum
• Develop and monitor reading for PLeasure
• Manage Library resources
• Run extra curricular Library classes

The role involves leading and developing high-quality English reading and literacy provision across the school by ensuring the curriculum is well planned consistently implemented and effectively sequenced to support pupil progress. It includes promoting high standards of reading writing speaking listening and phonics while supporting staff through training coaching and shared best practice.

The post holder monitors teaching learning and assessment to ensure accuracy identify gaps and target interventions effectively. They work collaboratively with colleagues building strong professionalrelationships and supporting performance management and professional growth. The role also contributes to strategic planning policy implementation and continuous school improvement in partnership with the Head of English.

For full details please see job description and person specification.

SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT

Impact North West Schools (INWS) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its school. INWS complies with the statutory legislative requirements and guidance that seeks to protect children including Keeping Children Safe in Education order to meet this responsibility we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. as part of our pre-employment due diligence we will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This will include social media websites and video platforms. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available.

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