Advert
1. Westlands Secondary School
2. MPS/UPS + TLR + up to £5000 Enhancement available
3. Permanent; Full time
We are looking to strengthen our English leadership team with an innovative, effective and ambitious teacher. This exciting leadership role will be shaped to suit the experience and skill set of the successful candidate.
This position would only be suitable for a candidate who is aiming to join our schools’ senior leadership team within the next few years. They will need to have shown that they can consistently teach to a very high standard and have had a positive impact on either a whole school initiative or within their English department.
The successful candidate would be offered extensive CPD over an 18 month period (including the opportunity to complete the appropriate national professional qualification – NPQML or NPQSL) and be given a mentor from the senior leadership team who will coach and support them on their development. They will also join the Swale Academies Trust Network Group for English, building links with colleagues and sharing best practice.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Additional benefits include:
4. Excellent on site facilities;
5. Excellent CPD programme;
6. Being part of a highly successful Trust;
7. Employee Assistance Programme;
8. Cycle to Work Scheme;
9. Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts;
10. Employee Referral Recruitment incentive
For further information on the full main duties and responsibilities and the requirements for the job are detailed in the accompanying recruitment pack.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Westlands School may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the Shortlisting Process.
Interview Date: w/c 20th May 2024