Lead Practitioner of English with responsibility for Oracy

St Andrews Catholic Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Lead Practitioner of English to support Saint Peter’s Catholic High School[i], an expanding 11-16 Voluntary Academy. The postholder will also be responsible to strategically lead the direction of Oracy.

We are looking for an exceptional and inspirational practitioner of English who would be able to work across the department, to support our drive to raise attainment and standards.

We are looking for someone to add expertise to our growing and increasingly successful team of teachers delivering English to the students of Saint Peter’s.

 The main duties of the role are:

To support the work of the Head of Department in raising the standards of teaching, learning and achievement in the department, with responsibility for curricular content and contribute to the school’s improvement and post-Ofsted action plan, leading specifically on raising the profile of Oracy across the school as a core life skill

To ensure pupils required progress in levels of education to a high standard. Acting at all times with the highest possible standards in work and behaviour

[i] Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.

The successful candidate will:

·      Be someone with drive and ambition who will challenge and motivate our students. You will be a highly dynamic individual who consistently delivers innovative teaching and where possible has a proven track record of outstanding progress in external examinations.

·      Be enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for your subject and an ability to inspire students

·      Be committed to delivering high standards of teaching and learning

·      Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team, flexible and of course have a good sense of humour.

·      Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations.

·      Have strong moral and ethical principles and values.

·      Act with the utmost integrity at all times.

We can offer the successful candidate:

·      An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents

·      Close links and group support from four other schools in this forward thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our development

·      An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals

·      A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.

·      A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

o  A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family

o  A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members

o  Flu vaccination clinics

o  Eyecare Vouchers

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school and meet with a member of the school’s senior leadership team. Please contact Miss Anderson (Headteacher’s PA) on 01494 853850 or e-mail: cmat.demo@catholicrecruitment.uk. to make arrangements.

If you would like to apply for the position, application packs are available from the Application Forms section of the Trust’s website https://catholicrecruitment.co.uk/cmatdemo/url-redirect/ You should complete the CES Support Staff Application Form and return it by e-mail to Mrs Andrea Gold HR Manager at cmat.demo@catholicrecruitment.uk. You will need to read the Application Form Notes, Privacy Notice, Job Description, Person Specification and Disclosure Form.

St Andrews Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

St Andrews Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references, satisfactory online/social media checks and appropriate overs and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practising Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practising Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

It is not a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and therefore, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

Please note CVs and agency referrals will not be accepted

  [i] Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.