Teacher - Strategic Lead for Literacy

Overview

The governors are seeking to appoint a skilled, enthusiastic and ambitious Strategic Lead for Literacy. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach in their own subject specialism across the age and ability range. This is a brand-new role and St. Helens Council encourage teachers of all subjects to apply. The role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to gain experience as a whole school lead; to demonstrate rapid impact and to gain professional development by working closely with Senior Leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• An enthusiastic, committed and well-qualified teacher who can provide professional leadership and management for the coordination of all activities relating to literacy across the whole school; specifically improved levels of reading, writing and speaking.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher with outstanding skills to join a group of professionals who are having an impact on the learning of the young people in their care.
• The successful candidate will be able to deliver their subject at both Key stages and evidence a flexibility to contribute to the overall development of the department.
• Applications welcome from qualified teachers in any subject specialism.

What St. Helens Council Can Offer

• An opportunity to work with a dynamic Senior Leadership Team, and develop your experience by occasionally attending strategic SLT meetings.
• Heavily reduced teaching commitment.
• A shared vision and ambition to deliver excellence for St. Helens Council's young people.
• An opportunity to share in shaping the school’s improvement journey.
• Happy children who aspire to do their best.
• Motivated and dedicated staff.
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development.

St. Helens Council's Vision

A vibrant community, uniquely created by God, which embraces everyone, especially those in need and celebrates difference. Enabled by a staff dedicated to St. Helens Council's Catholic ethos and a culture of excellence, St. Helens Council's young people will be inspired to know more, and be more.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As outlined in the DfE's Keeping children safe in education, once candidates are shortlisted for interview, St. Helens Council wish to inform you that online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks.