English and Literacy Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced English and Literacy Specialist to join our team at The Abbey School, part of Weydon Multi Academy Trust. As Head of English and Literacy, you will play a key role in leading the development of whole school literacy and ensuring students experience the full breadth of the subject.

• Evaluate and implement the curriculum to ensure students experience the full breadth of the subject and are able to make progress.
• Lead the development of whole school literacy with demonstrable impact across the curriculum.
• Oversee the provision and delivery of whole school reading.
• Monitor the progress made in achieving subject plans and targets, evaluate the effects of teaching and learning, and use this to guide further improvement.
• Establish provision of structured schemes of work, ensuring curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all pupils.
• Provide guidance on the choice of appropriate evidence-informed teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject and of different pupils.
• Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on pupils' achievement, and for using this information to recognise achievement and to assist pupils in setting targets for further improvement.
• Evaluate progress and achievement in the subject by all pupils.
• Systematically monitor the quality of teaching through observation of lessons and adherence to the School's monitoring systems, and act to improve further the quality of teaching through professional debate based on good practice.

• A supportive and collaborative team who strive to cultivate a calm, purposeful and inclusive environment rooted in mutual respect and positive relationships.
• A range of CPD opportunities to support professional development inside and outside the classroom.
• A range of evidence-informed strategies to support teaching and learning inside the classroom.
• A consistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted.
• A welcoming and supportive staff community.
• Opportunities to collaborate across a range of mainstream and specialist provision schools within the Weydon MAT.
• External leadership/NPQ opportunities, including supporting masters' applications and aspiring senior leader's development programme.
• On site car parking.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan.

The Abbey School is an Outstanding specialist school with just over 100 places for students aged 11-16 years old with moderate learning difficulties and additional needs. We take students from a range of local authorities, including Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and London Boroughs.

We have fit for purpose accommodation which is maintained to a high standard and is currently undergoing huge investment as we expand from a 2 to 3 form entry school to support Surrey County Council's SEND Sufficiency Strategy.

We are passionate about providing a supportive and inclusive environment for our students and staff, and we are committed to ongoing professional development and training to ensure our team is equipped to meet the needs of our students.

We are proud to be part of Weydon Multi Academy Trust, a group of schools that share our values and commitment to excellence.

We look forward to hearing from you and discussing this exciting opportunity further.