Lead Practitioner for English

Stuart Bathurst is a rapidly improving 11-18 Catholic school with approximately 900 students on roll and is situated in Wednesbury, within the local authority of Sandwell. Students and staff are warm, open and supportive to one another and proud of the school. Most recently in April 2022 we were judged ‘outstanding’ in the Archdiocese of Birmingham Section 48 Inspection

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual to lead our English Department. You will be joining a skilled, energetic and committed team so we are seeking an outstanding candidate who can continue to raise the quality of provision to enable the best possible outcomes for all our students.

We are looking for an experience, well qualified and inspiration classroom practitioner to lead our English Department and taking it to the next level. This post would suit either an experience middle leader or a candidate looking to move into middle leadership in a supportive and forward-thinking school.

We offer:

• be a highly motivated individual who has a track record of leading a successful team
• have the ability to engage and inspire students and build excellent relationships
• be committed to the ethos, values and vision of Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
• be enthusiastic and ambitious in continually improving teaching and learning
• be enthusiastic and ambitious about own career development

The successful candidate will be:

• a personalised professional development programme
• an inspirational staff team who willingly support each other
• a caring ethos that inspires success for all
• well-motivated and enthusiastic learners
• a full programme of induction and support for new staff
• a culture of high expectation and professional standards

Further details and a full application pack are available from Mrs A Rai on 0121 556 1488 or email: recruitment@stuart-bathurst.org.uk.

Closing Date: Friday 23^rd February 2024 (12 noon)

Interviews: Monday 26^th or Tuesday 27^th February 2024

St John Bosco Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE, paragraph 221, states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior or at interview

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