Are you a highly skilled English teacher with experience of working in a specialist SEN setting, looking to take up a middle leadership post? Then this is the role for you!

The Governors of a SEND School in Warrington are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly organised and committed person to join their middle leadership team from September 2021 or as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be expected to lead a team of specialists and non- specialist in delivering English across the whole school and will be involved in teaching English mainly at Key Stage 4.

The appointed candidate will have:

• The vision to help drive the school forward.
• Successful experience of delivering English s to GCSE/Functional Skills Level 2
• Experience of middle leadership, be it in a subject or a whole school initiative is preferred.
• An understanding of the barriers to learning faced by children with SEMH and their families, and how to support children in their emotional well-being.
• Expert knowledge of the National Curriculum, particularly in English
• The ability to develop and implement policies and practices for English which reflect the school's commitment to high achievement, effective teaching, and learning.
• Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities.
• A high level of interpersonal skills used with pupils and adults.
• The ability to plan, organise and prioritise records and own workload.
• The ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils needs.
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children.
• A commitment to excellence for all pupils

We offer you:

• An opportunity to play a major role in the development of a fabulous school.
• A dedicated, supportive, and friendly staff.
• Excellent relationships with Local Schools and the LA.
• Happy children who enjoy going to school, and parents who strongly support their nurturing ethos.
• A supportive Governing Body.

Salary MPR/UPR + SEN + TLR2a

It is possible that the interview may be held over a virtual platform.