Lead Teacher Of English

1. Students 2. It's about 3. No barriers first learning No excuses, only Teachers and Students, support to ensure leaders totally teachers and student, teachers focused upon the leaders focused and leaders educational maximise their upon developing achievement. benefit of our and improving students. their learning. It is an exciting time to join the Trust. We offer trust wide career paths and invest in outstanding opportunities for our staff to learn and grow. If you join The Futures Trust team, you will be part of a professional learning community totally focussed upon learning and dedicated to ensuring learners achieve their potential and build their own bright future. We look forward to hearing from you., We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and motivated Lead teacher OPPORTUNITY: to join our strong English team. As an outstanding classroom practitioner in all Key Stages the Lead Teacher will work with colleagues to improve and secure pupil outcomes, primarily via the development of the quality of teaching and learning through coaching and mentoring of colleagues and trainee teachers across the school. In addition, to play a major role supporting the leaders of teaching and learning in developing the strategic direction for T&L and to work with teachers across the school in collaborative planning, curriculum development and assessment, planning and moderation. REPORTING TO: Subject Leader, Leadership

• High quality coaching and mentoring of colleagues to ensure that all teachers and
trainee teachers are at least good.
• A commitment to and interest in research to promote subject knowledge and the
pedagogy of teaching. The identification of best practice nationally in both areas and sharing with colleagues.
• The development of the teaching and learning across the school, its long-term strategic
planning and effective day-to-day delivery.
• Supporting curriculum development and planning in all key stages linked to an excellent
grasp of external assessment and standards, and a vision to develop deep learning that prepares students for their next step in learning.
• The development of assessments and assessment practice so that students know how
to improve.
• Supporting and modelling moderation and standardization of assessment so that
teachers know where students are at
• Contributing to collaborative planning of curriculum and assessment along with
moderation and standardization.
• Actively contributing to CPD for teachers and trainee teachers.
• Working with colleagues across the school to improve their teaching of technical literacy
and extended writing.
• Developing communication skills and literacy development across the curriculum at all
key stages Students
• Working with the teachers across the school to support colleagues with behaviour for
learning.
• As a senior middle leader to be a highly visible presence around the school and support
colleagues
• The delivery of guidance to students about further courses and careers relevant to all
subject areas. Resources
• Ensuring value for money and efficient use of resources.
• Ensuring that classrooms and leaning spaces are a showcase for students learning and
provide an engaging and safe learning environment.
• The observance of correct safety procedures in line with school's Health and Safety
Policy.
• Contributing to the School Development Plan.
Professional Development
• Maintain personal professional development to ensure that the knowledge and skills
required to fulfil the role of Lead Teacher are up to date.
• Be a professional role model, and understand and promote the aims of the School and
the values of the Trust.

Essential Criteria Desirable Measured By Criteria
• Must have QTS (Qualified Teacher Application
Education and Status Form Qualifications
• First degree or Certificate of Certificates
Education
• Relevant recent professional
development
• Able to follow the school's Application
Skills and safeguarding procedures and Form Abilities recognise when to report any Interview concerns
• To think strategically and to build
and communicate a coherent vision
• Able to inspire, challenge, motivate
and empower others to carry the vision forward
• Leadership within subject area Application
Experience
• Evidence of raising achievement in Form
subject Interview
• Work on monitoring and self- Assessment
evaluation
• Evidence of involvement in whole
school policies, practices or innovation
• Track record of providing
inspiration and strong leadership and CPD to teaching staff
• Principles and practices of Interview
Knowledge and effective teaching and learning Assessment understanding
• Preparation of schemes of work
and lessons
• Principles and practices of
monitoring/assessment/evaluation
• The application of information and
communications technology (ICT) learning and teaching in subject area(s) Other
• A professional role model who is Application
requirements committed to their own Form
• professional development and to Interview
developing others
• Committed to and able to promote
the aims of the school and the values of the Trust: Learners First, It's about Learning, No Barriers.
• Able to work calmly under
pressure and withstand stress
• Able to work flexibly, and to
attend meetings and INSET days as required

The Futures Trust is a growing Trust with four primary schools and five secondary schools located in Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire. We have 8,000 pupils in our schools and over 1,000 colleagues work for the Trust supporting our school community. The Trust is committed to building brighter futures for everyone. This commitment is underpinned by 3 clear values, Barr's Hill School is an outstanding school that is committed to Building Brighter Futures for all of its students. A crucial part of Building Brighter Futures is providing a high-quality educational experience delivered through an academic curriculum and an exceptional programme of enriching experiences. We are looking to expand our team of dedicated professionals who excel in their field.

LOCATION: Based at Barr's Hill School with a requirement to travel to undertake work at or for academies within the Trust SALARY/HOURS: TMS/UPS (TLR level to be agreed depending upon the successful candidate's experience and skills) BENEFITS:
• Competitive rates of pay
• Extensive professional development opportunities across
the Trust
• Career pathways across the Trust
• Teacher/Local Authority Pension Schemes
• Online retail discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family Friendly policies to support family & carer
commitments
• Flexible Working Arrangements