Primary - English & Teaching and Learning Lead

Employer: Corvus Learning Trust
Reference: CLT/23/242332
Published: Fri 26/05/2023, 10:39 AM
Closing on: Mon 19/06/2023, 12:00 PM
Working Pattern: Part Time
Hours: 0.4 FTE, Fixed term: 1st Sept 23 - 31st Aug 24
Salary: Commensurate with experience
DBS Check: Enhanced
Location: Corvus Learning Trust , Berkshire

We are looking to appoint a lead practitioner to support the effective, consistent and high standards for delivery of the teaching of English at primary level across the Trust. In addition, this person will support the development of teaching and learning in our primary schools.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent primary school teacher with a passion for teaching and learning, specialising in English and will have experience of leadership in these areas or will be an independent educational consultant. The Trust presently has three schools within the primary phase and you will define and develop teaching and learning and English development strategies, providing support and challenge to each of the schools.

You will report to the Primary Quality of Education Lead and will be responsible for building positive relationships and linking best practice in our schools. You will be required to work together with teachers in curriculum development and lesson planning.

Good organisation, interpersonal, communication and time management skills will be important. Applicants should have the skills and a proven record in leadership of teaching and learning and English across their schools.

Any secondment to this one-year post (2023-24) will need the agreement of the applicant’s Headteacher.

Corvus is a growing Trust and currently has five schools supporting students from Infants through to Secondary, within the local area. All of our Trust schools are successful and thriving, where students are happy, safe, engaged in their learning and motivated. The Trust schools enjoy shared values and a common ethos and vision to support and guide children throughout their education. Our teamwork enables collaboration whilst retaining our individuality, giving every young person in our care the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

This post is based in the Trust office in Crowthorne which is located approximately 3 miles from Wokingham and Camberley and 12 miles from Reading. It enjoys excellent links to surrounding villages, towns and cities via the M3, M4 A329M, and local rail networks.

Closing Date: Monday 19th June 2023

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Corvus Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.

If you feel you have the experience, qualities and passion to join our committed, friendly and professional team we would be delighted to hear from you. Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate apply.

To apply please send a Statement of Suitability for this role to Janice.sizmur@corvuslearningtrust.co.uk

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form, when you will need to tell us about any spent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings which may later appear on your DBS Certificate. To find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk

The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) has responsibility for working together to oversee the safety and well-being of children and adults in Bracknell Forest. Find out more about the BFSB at https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration. We aim to ensure that individuals are recruited, selected, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, job requirements, skills, aptitudes and other objective criteria. In this respect we will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or disability, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are not covered by legislation or existing codes of practice.

Disability

We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. To help us with our commitment to this guarantee, please indicate if you have a disability on your application form.

Pre–employment medical check

You may be asked about your physical ability to perform the job during interview. As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire from which our Occupational Health Advisor will assess your medical suitability to do the job. You may be required to attend a medical examination.

Online check

As part of our safer recruitment policy and Keeping Safe in Children 2022, we will undertake an online check and may request additional information.

References

On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. If you have previously worked with children at least one must be from this employer. References will not be accepted from relatives or people writing solely in the capacity of friends. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

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