Teacher of English, Teaching and Learning Development Lead

What skills and experience we're looking for QTS Evidence of sustained professional development Experience contributing to improved teaching and learning within a team (e.g., coaching, mentoring, modelling practice) Relevant professional development, e.g. NPQLTD programmes Experience leading a teaching and learning priority at departmental or whole‑school level Demonstrated ability to lead school improvement initiatives Experience of monitoring, evaluating and improving the quality of teaching and learning Proven ability to raise standards and improve outcomes for pupils Experience delivering CPD for teachers A strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment An excellent classroom practitioner with a track record of strong outcomes for all children over time Up‑to‑date knowledge of the curriculum and current educational developments Ability to analyse data and use it to drive improvement Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships Ability to inspire, motivate and support pupils and colleagues Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills Knowledge of effective approaches to inclusion and adaptive teaching Understanding of Trust‑wide collaboration and working across multiple settings A clear and ambitious vision for inclusive high‑quality education High expectations of behaviour, attitudes and outcomes for all pupils Integrity, resilience and emotional intelligence A collaborative leadership style that values relationships and teamwork Commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth Lead by example by modelling excellent practice and promoting an open‑door culture that encourages collaboration, reflection, and continuous improvement A positive, solution‑focused approach Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Ability to model professionalism and uphold school/Trust values Reflective, self‑aware, able to respond to feedback and committed to continuous improvement Has a strong and clear sense of accountability to self and others driven by a moral imperative to challenge underperformance Recognises, models and promotes in others the joy and wonder in our vocation of teaching and service to young people A practising Christian who can actively support and model the Catholic and Church of England Christian ethos of the school Clear commitment to nurturing pupils’ spiritual development in a traditional Christian context What the school offers its staff A supportive and caring Christian school community where staff wellbeing is prioritised A dedicated English team committed to continual improvement and high‑quality teaching A bespoke CPD programme, including opportunities for coaching, leadership development and engagement with the National English Hub programme. Holy Trinity is part of the St Clare’s Trust which runs the St Wilfrid’s English Hub A purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art school building and excellent facilities A highly supportive Trust and Local Academy Committee 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr