Trust Lead - English

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Purpose of the Post

Supporting the Executive Leadership Team in the following:

• Embed the Trust’s vision, mission, values, ethos and aims at every school.
• Deliver the Trust Board’s Strategic Plan and ensure its strategic objectives and aims are met.
• Develop, lead and deliver the Trust’s School Improvement Strategy.
• Lead the pedagogical development of English across the Trust.
• Support English Subject Leaders to deliver an inspiring English curriculum at every school in the Trust.
• Develop and lead additional opportunities in English for all children and staff in the Trust.
• Support the Trust’s CPD programmes for ECTs and Middle Leaders.
• Lead the LEO English Network Learning Community.
• Play an active part in LEO Professional Learning Teams.

Key Tasks and Activities

In addition to class teacher responsibilities, key tasks and activities for this Trust Lead role might include:

• To take the lead in developing and delivering high quality professional learning activities (including trust-wide training/PL sessions).
• To develop and implement a clear vision and strategy for the specialist area.
• Be prepared to complete work outside of their own school for one day a week. However, continue to contribute to developments within the subject specialisms on an ongoing basis.
• To ensure all work is in-line with the Trust’s vision of Learning, Excellence and Opportunity and ensure that any work carried out supports the Trust Strategies for teaching and learning, curriculum and SEND.
• To organise enrichment and professional learning events, where appropriate.
• To monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning in the specialism area and to identify areas for improvement.
• To co-teach and co-plan lessons where appropriate.
• To contribute to the development of the curriculum and assessment in the specialism area.
• To monitor and track pupil progress and attainment in the specialism area.
• To liaise with other subject trust leads and directors and schools within the Trust to share best practice.
• To keep up to date with current developments in the specialism area and in education in general.
• To contribute to the wider life of the Trust, including by working beyond the Trust as needed.
• To represent the Trust at conferences and other external events, upholding the Nolan’s Principles of public life. Other duties.
• Contribute positively to the effective working relations within the Trust, assisting in other teams where necessary;
• To take part in the Trust’s Staff Continuous Professional learning programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development;
• To engage actively in the Trust’s appraisal process;
• Under the direction of the Director of HR and/or other colleagues, to undertake such other tasks that may be required to further the efficient running of the Trust, commensurate with the level of the post;
• To play a full role in the life of the Trust community; to support the Trust’s aims and ethos, and encourage staff and students to follow this example;
• To comply with the Trust’s Health & Safety Policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
• Person specification (please read in conjunction with the teacher person specification):
• Specialist Knowledge and Skills
• English
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of English and its role in education.
• Experience of leading and managing a successful English across a school.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging and effective english lessons.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and strategies in English education.
• Person specification - Qualifications
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Degree in relevant specialism area (desirable)
• Evidence of further professional learning Experience
• Proven track record of successful teaching (across primary) in the relevant specialism area and excellence in teaching generally.
• Experience of leading and managing a team.
• Experience of developing and implementing successful initiatives.
• Person specification - Skills and Abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire others
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to raising standards of achievement for all pupils Personal Qualities
• Enthusiasm for the specialism area
• Passion for teaching and learning
• Commitment to the values of the Trust
• High expectations of self and others
• Ability to work under pressure
• Resilience and determination
• Person specification - Other
• Be prepared to travel to other schools and organisations as part of the Trust lead role.
• Be prepared to respond to external changes and developments
• Please note that Trust Leads do not operate in a time-bound manner and the provisions of working time attributable to teachers in the STPCD do not apply

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in-house CPD. We also work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff, including e-learning and face-to-face workshops.
• We believe in the importance of succession planning and are well-placed to support you in your next challenge.
• We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home-grown’ talent.
• Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing offer, including mental health support, 24/7 GP services and nursing support.

Further details about the role

All candidates should detail how they meet the aspects of the person specification for the role. You should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all essential criteria by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. We are unable to accept CVs without a completed application.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.