English Lead Practitioner

Oasis Academy Hadley is a special place to work. As a 2 - 19 all-through school with strong community ties joining us means joining the Hadley family - a high performing enthusiastic and authentic team focused on excellence empowerment and personal success for every student.

Were seeking an English Lead Practitioner to champion great teaching across the faculty and the wider academy someone who is an outstanding classroom practitioner and loves coaching colleagues shaping curriculum and turning evidence into impact for young people. Youll model ambition in the classroom and help move good practice to great at scale.

What youll do

• Lead best practice in teaching and learning - working with fellow Lead Practitioners subject leaders and the Academy Leadership Team to enhance pedagogy
• Plan and deliver high quality CPD (coaching mentoring deliberate practice) including induction support ITT/ECT development and targeted uplift where its needed most.
• Model outstanding teaching in KS3-KS5 refine schemes of learning and accompanying resources and embed effective assessment that secures excellent progress for all learners.
• Use data intelligently - set track and evaluate progress identify underachievement plan interventions and support colleagues to use assessment information to close gaps.
• Contribute strategically supporting monitoring evaluation and review input to the Academy Improvement Plan and uphold high standards of behaviour and inclusion.
• Safeguard and include all promoting student welfare nurturing positive attitudes and relationships and enriching learning through extracurricular opportunities.

What youll bring

• QTS and a proven record of excellent teaching with success in raising attainment in English.
• Deep knowledge of the National Curriculum and assessment with the ability to translate research and data into classroom practice.
• Credible experience leading staff development including coaching/mentoring and reviewing the quality of teaching.
• Strong classroom culture setting and behaviour management high expectations and a commitment to equal opportunities.
• Excellent communication teamwork and reflective practice and alignment with the Oasis ethos.

Our offer to you

• Exceptional professional development and guidance at Academy level and from OCL English Trust Specialists plus access to the OCL curriculum resource bank.
• Wellbeing & benefits: extensive retail discounts via our staff platform and free access to our on-site gym.
• Family friendly community: places available for your children in our nursery/reception/primary groups (subject to availability).
• Great transport links - were situated next to Ponders End station for easy access to Hertfordshire and London.

How to apply

We warmly welcome conversations or school visits please contact the academy directly to arrange.

If youre ready to apply now please click fast apply to complete the application form and tell us how your ambition to see every student succeed matches ours.

Closing date: 23:59 26 April

Interviews: w/c 4 May

Interviews will be held during the week of 4 May. Please ensure you have availability to attend during this time period.