Lead Teacher in English

Campion School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three INSET days dedicated to planning

One paid personal leave day each year

Flexible working where role allows

Health cash plan

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Free flu vaccines

Enhanced parental leave

Professional networks and support

Job summary

Campion School in Nottingham is seeking a Lead Teacher of English to join and support the Leadership of the English department, helping to ensure outstanding progress for all students.

As an experienced teacher with Qualified Teacher Status, you will deliver consistently good to outstanding lessons, support department development, collaborate with colleagues, and play an active role in safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare in a welcoming, supportive school.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and behaviour management expected.
• Collaboration with colleagues to support departmental development.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead the English department to drive outstanding pupil progress.
• Lead on departmental development and safeguarding responsibilities as part of the leadership team.
• Deliver high-quality lessons and contribute to the wider school community.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

This role requires a dynamic educator who can deliver engaging and innovative lessons to inspire pupils of all abilities and create a positive and inclusive classroom environment. The successful candidate will be committed to bringing out ‘the best in everyone’, enabling all students to achieve their full potential. The role will also involve contributing to the ongoing development of the department and the wider school community. We are looking for a collaborative professional who is dedicated to high standards of teaching and learning and who will play an active part in the continued success of the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Lead Teacher of English to join and support the Leadership of the English department at Campion School. As a Lead Teacher with a focus on the departments professional progress, you will work alongside the Head of Department to help support and ensure outstanding progress for all students in the school. In our friendly and welcoming school, with supportive colleagues and engaged students, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on our academy and on the lives of the students we serve.

We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will be an experienced teacher with Qualified Teacher Status, who consistently delivers good to outstanding lessons, or an early career teacher with the potential to be an exceptional practitioner. You will have strong interpersonal skills, sound behaviour management skills and have the highest expectations for what our pupils can achieve. Above all, you will be committed to helping every child fulfil their potential and to bringing out ‘the best in everyone’ and playing an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.

Campion School is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of United Learning, we offer opportunities and a benefits package beyond that of an individual school.

We’re proud to offer ‘more pay, more time, and more support’. We offer the best pay in the sector.

• three extra INSET days dedicated to planning and professional development
• one paid personal leave day each year during term time
• Flexible working is available where roles allow
• access to a health cash plan (following 6 months’ service)
• employee assistance and wellbeing programmes
• free flu vaccines
• enhanced parental leave
• We also facilitate a wide range of professional networks, enabling colleagues to collaborate, share best practice and learn from colleagues in similar roles.

We are committed to supporting your wellbeing. Flexible working is available where roles allow, alongside a comprehensive range of benefits including enhanced parental leave, access to a health cash plan (following 6 months’ service) employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, and free flu vaccines. Further information about our rewards and benefits can be found at - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits.