Associate Lead Teacher of English - Polaris Multi Academy Trust

Brighouse, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

All Through Schools

Service Area

Polaris Multi Academy Trust

Hours

1.0 FTE

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Rastrick High School, Field Top Road, Brighouse HD6 3XB

Position type

Permanent

Grade

£31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual). M1 - UPS3, plus a TLR2a payment of £3,391 per annum.

Salary

£31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual). M1 - UPS3, plus a TLR2a payment of £3,391 per annum.

Advert Wording

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Polaris Multi Academy Trust

Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a busy and engaging school environment and want the chance to contribute towards rapid sustained school improvement? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About This Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational person to join a strong department of specialist teachers. The successful candidate will liaise and support management in raising student standards and contribute to the development of the Key Stage curriculum across the department.

Rastrick High School is part of the Polaris Multi Academy Trust who are a successful and expanding Trust, comprising of 4 Academies and 1 Private Day Care Nursery. We have a strong commitment to continuing professional development and training and our committed and enthusiastic team support teaching staff with a bespoke CPD programme focused on the development of the ‘craft’ of teaching.

We have a relentless focus on developing the best teaching possible that ensures student outcomes so if successful, you will be joining one of the top performing non-selective schools in the local area.

We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations, built around the simple message that teaching is the most important thing we do.

Core Purpose

To raise standards of teaching and learning at Rastrick High School through:

• Developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others.
• To continually develop expert knowledge of teaching and learning strategies which have a proven positive impact on students’ progress and attainment.
• Effectively analysing and using the OFSTED criteria to maintain and support the accuracy of teaching judgements and quality of lesson feedback.
• Take a lead role in the delivery of CPD sessions to staff.
• Model high aspirations and standards; ensuring good or outstanding teaching is consistently achieved in your own teaching.
• Lead on the development and delivery of teaching and learning strategies within the Teaching and Learning Team; enabling strategies to be delivered to all staff, as well as offering 1:1 support to staff as and when required.
  
  

What We Offer

• Structured induction and performance review programme for all staff including weekly CPD focused on improving and developing teaching.
• A strong student support team which is focused on creating a calm atmosphere where students are ready and able to learn.
• Opportunities to share and develop good practice through weekly CPD sessions, developed to focus on the delivery of outstanding teaching.
• Onsite carpark.
• Onsite gym.
• Onsite Nursery.
  
  

What You Offer

• The ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their targets.
• Strong leadership skills.
• A team player is essential.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• The ability to build good working relationships.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour.
  
  

If you want to be challenged in an environment of support, good humour and a shared belief that every child will reach their potential, then please apply to be part of our team.

How To Apply

Please go to: to complete an online application form.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.

Closing date

12 January 2025, 11:55 PM

Important Information