Lead Practitioner of English

Paddington Academy; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Professional development

Curriculum Masterclasses

Zusammenfassung

Paddington Academy seeks an outstanding English Lead Practitioner to drive teaching standards. You will develop colleagues, lead Curriculum Masterclasses and co-create a ambitious, knowledge-rich English curriculum that raises progress for all students.

Working with the Subject Leader, you will design high-quality materials, ensure precise lesson planning and deliver effective lessons. You will coach trainees and early career teachers to sustain consistently high outcomes across the department.

Qualifikationen

• Outstanding and ambitious English teacher with a proven record of securing strong student outcomes.
• Experience developing others and leading curriculum development.
• Ability to coach, mentor trainees and early career teachers.
• Commitment to high standards and ongoing professional development.

Aufgaben

• Lead Curriculum Masterclasses to strengthen subject knowledge and teaching expertise.
• Support curriculum development with the Subject Leader and create high-quality teaching materials.
• Ensure lessons are planned with precision and delivered effectively.
• Coach colleagues, trainees and early career teachers to raise standards across the department.
• Contribute to ongoing evaluation and improvement of the English curriculum.

Kenntnisse

Classroom practitioner

English expertise

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Leadership potential

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Jobbeschreibung

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the top schools for progress in the country.We are a high performing school and have a relentless focus on high standards in all that we do. We work together to dismantle any barriers to learning and achievement and have a total belief that every student can be successful regardless of their starting point.We ensure that our classrooms are disruption-free so our teachers can focus on the main thing - teaching and learning. We have a strict discipline policy, and the senior team run daily centralised detentions so that consequences are immediate and teacher time is protected.Paddington Academy is a mixed Academy for 1,200 students aged 11-18. The Academy was judged to be outstanding by OFSTED in 2011 and was described by the Education Minister as a 'jewel in the crown of state education'.Our thriving and oversubscribed academy also has a large Sixth Form with over 300 students, and we have consistently been in the top 10 schools for student progress for the last six years.Paddington Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

We are looking for an outstanding and ambitious English teacher to join our team as Lead Practitioner English. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional practitioner who is passionate about English, committed to developing others and driven to ensure that every student receives an excellent education.

At Paddington Academy, we have high expectations for teaching and learning and a strong commitment to the ongoing development of our teachers. Our English curriculum is ambitious and knowledge-rich, designed to develop students' reading, writing and analytical skills, whilst fostering a genuine appreciation of literature and language. We believe that expert teaching is developed through collaboration, feedback and a relentless commitment to improvement.

As Lead Practitioner English, you will play a key role in developing the quality of teaching and learning across the department. You will work closely with the Subject Leader to support curriculum development, create high-quality teaching materials and ensure that lessons are planned with precision and delivered effectively. You will lead Curriculum Masterclasses to strengthen subject knowledge and teaching expertise, ensuring that colleagues have the knowledge and confidence to deliver excellent lessons.

A central part of the role will be supporting the professional development of colleagues. Through coaching, mentoring, modelling and feedback, you will help teachers refine their practice, including supporting trainees and early career teachers. You will also contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of the English curriculum, sharing effective practice and helping to secure consistently high standards across the department.

We are looking for someone who is an excellent classroom practitioner, has excellent subject knowledge and a strong track record of securing excellent outcomes for students. Above all, you will share our belief in the importance of high expectations, the power of excellent teaching and the potential of every student to succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to a department where professional development, collaboration and excellence in teaching are central to our work.

Why work at Paddington Academy?

At Paddington Academy, we are committed to providing an exceptional education for our students and an environment where teachers can thrive. We offer:

• A culture of excellence: High expectations, excellent behaviour and a disruption-free learning environment where teachers can focus on teaching and students can focus on learning.
• A commitment to professional development: We value continuous improvement with weekly 'Curriculum Masterclasses' that support staff to develop subject expertise.
• An ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum: Carefully sequenced curricula and high-quality shared resources that support expert planning and effective teaching.
• Opportunities for career progression: A strong commitment to developing future leaders, with opportunities to take on responsibility, develop leadership expertise and progress within the academy and United Learning.
• A school at the heart of teacher development: As the lead school for United Teaching National SCITT and a Teaching School Hub for Central London, we offer opportunities to contribute to the development of teachers at different stages of their careers.
• A national network of expertise: Access to United Learning's network of schools, subject specialists and professional development opportunities, providing opportunities to collaborate and share best practice.