Lead Practitioner - English - Full-time

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-5431-289T
• Posted:26/04/2024
• Pay:Leadership scale, based on experience
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:10/05/2024 at 15:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Become a Lead Practitioner - English at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie and lead the charge in advancing standards and enriching teaching and learning across our academy. As a pivotal member of our leadership team, you'll play a key role in translating our academy's vision into outstanding classroom practices, cultivating a culture of excellence throughout.

Your primary responsibilities will revolve around devising and implementing strategies for teaching and learning, curriculum design, professional development, and fostering collaborative teamwork. With a focus on English, you'll spearhead initiatives to enhance teaching and learning within the subject, developing tailored systems and procedures to elevate outcomes.

In addition to delivering exemplary lessons, mentoring colleagues, and leveraging data analysis to drive continuous improvement, you'll champion positive student engagement by establishing high expectations and creating an inspiring learning environment. Join us in our commitment to achieving exceptional educational outcomes, narrowing achievement gaps, and staying at the forefront of pedagogical innovation and effectiveness.

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• A degree in English or a related field
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Demonstrated success as a classroom practitioner in co-educational comprehensive schools
• Evidence of dedication to extracurricular and enrichment activities
• Thorough understanding of the national curriculum in English
• Proven track record of implementing successful strategies to improve achievement and share best practices
• Ability to facilitate students in working to the highest standards
• Strong administrative abilities
• Successful experience in collaborative teamwork
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience
• Consistent punctuality
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities
• Ambition for further career advancement

The basis of this role is full-time, permanent and offers a salary of leadership scale based on experience. Interviews for the shortlisted candidates will take place week commencing 13th May. 

Information about the school

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Hugh Christie School

Hugh Christie opened in 1957 as a co-educational school for children of all needs and abilities. Based in Tonbridge with excellent transport links, the school is housed in well maintained buildings on an attractive campus, with excellent facilities.

It is our aim that every child at Hugh Christie is happy, successful and well prepared for adult life. This website provides you with all the important information about how we try to achieve this.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicki Riddle
• Address:White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU
• Telephone: 01732 353544 Ex. 242
• Email: nriddle@tonbridgefederation.co.uk

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