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Darland High School is an English-medium secondary school in North-east Wrexham. In September 2019 Joanne Lee was appointed as Headteacher. Since this time the school has been undergoing significant system change in many areas and developing a strong culture of collegiate support and constant improvement. We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual who enjoy working with pupils to help them succeed. The ability to inspire others within a creative environment is essential.
Our Languages Faculty are a supportive, passionate and dedicated team who will always go the extra mile to ensure our pupils have opportunities to reach, and even exceed, their full potential in all areas of the Welsh curriculum. There is a wealth of varied experience within our team which we draw upon to work successfully to maintain high standards. Our Welsh curriculum is designed to ensure effective progression from KS2 right through to final KS4 assessment, whilst awakening an enjoyment for the subject within our pupils and ensuring they are equipped as best as possible to utilise the Welsh Language effectively in a variety of situations once they leave Darland.
Our aim is to ensure that all learners study Welsh with interest, enjoyment and enthusiasm and become confident, resilient communicators. The programme of study for Key Stage 3 in Welsh allows pupils to develop knowledge, skills and understanding of the Welsh language. Pupils study a range of topics and focus on developing oral, writing and reading skills. Pupils focus on learning vocabulary and grammatical constructions in a wide range of contexts. At GCSE level, pupils follow the WJEC specification which enables learners to understand and use the language for a variety of purposes and audiences.
Candidates must be able to teach across the ability and age range, supporting the development of Welsh to the highest standards for all pupils at Key Stages 3 and 4.
To promote and adhere to the School’s values and be passionate about enabling students to develop a love of language and be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and with the written word.
Main Responsibilities
● Deliver a consistently high quality of teaching, learning, assessment and high standards of achievement
● Evaluate student target and performance data for their teaching as required, and ensure it is analysed as set out in the school calendar or other such documents
● Positively engage and partake in all activities and events within the Darland High School calendar
● Demonstrate positive approaches in matters relating to student discipline and contact with parents
● Assist in producing and updating programmes of study and schemes of work including suitable assessments for each learning plan for the Welsh department
● Be a model of excellent practice in teaching and learning
● Identify students who are underachieving and ensure appropriate strategies are put in place to support progress;
● Ensure that there is an atmosphere conducive to quality learning within the curriculum area, and that students’ experiences are challenging, stimulating and differentiated according to need
● To ensure provision for different groups of students within the subject, including ALN, higher ability, disadvantaged, etc.
● To be an active member of the department through involvement in course development, consultation and planning on whole school issues
● To undertake other tasks as appropriate and consistent with the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions of service
● To teach across the age and ability range;
● Undertake relevant duties as may be required by the Headteacher
Interviews to take place on the 18th June
Safeguarding Statement
Darland School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.