Provide strategic leadership for KS4 English, taking clear responsibility for outcomes and driving rapid and sustained improvement in student progress and attainment
Design, implement and refine a well-sequenced KS4 curriculum, ensuring coherence with KS3, clear cumulative knowledge, and strong alignment with GCSE specifications
Ensure high levels of challenge and ambition across KS4, so that all students-particularly disadvantaged and high-attaining pupils-achieve their potential
Quality assure teaching and learning at KS4, including lesson visits, learning walks and professional dialogue, to secure consistently strong practice
Quality assure students' work in books to ensure it reflects curriculum intent, ambitious standards, accurate assessment and high-quality feedback
Lead the development of KS4 English teachers, providing coaching, modelling, CPD and bespoke support where needed to improve classroom practice
Analyse KS4 performance data (including assessment, mock exams and external data) to identify strengths, gaps and priorities for improvement
Produce and implement robust, evidence-informed action plans focused on closing gaps and raising examination outcomes
Plan, oversee and evaluate intervention strategies for KS4 students, ensuring interventions are targeted, timely and effective
Take responsibility for GCSE exam preparation, including revision programmes, exam skills teaching and the use of assessment to inform teaching
Work closely with senior leaders and the English subject leader to ensure accountability, consistency and high expectations across the key stage
Contribute to the wider leadership of the English department, supporting whole-school priorities and a culture of professional growth

An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years' service including Bank Holidays)
Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
Free Eye Tests
Cycle to work scheme
Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
Access to the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT.
Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
Participating in peer reviews.
Access to a suite of online courses.
Placement projects within our family of schools.

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