SUBJECT LEAD FOR ENGLISH LITERATURE

Location

RIBBLESDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Queens Road , Clitheroe , BB7 1EJ
Tel: 01200 422563
School website: www.ribblesdale.org
Roll: 1372

Information

Are you an experienced, exceptional and committed teacher of English who is seeking to work within a supportive, dynamic and highly successful department? As a key member of the team, with leadership responsibilities for English Literature across both key stage 3 and 4, you will be expected to have experience in teaching across both key stages, including GCSE English Language and English Literature.

As leader of English Literature, you will be expected to work closely with our English department and Curriculum Area Leader to create, review and refine the literature curriculum. You will need to evaluate the most appropriate and effective pedagogy to foster a love and appreciation of literature in our pupils. We pride ourselves on being a highly innovative and successful department and are committed to delivering the syllabus through active learning. This is a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic teacher and leader to join our team.

As a teacher and leader, you must share our forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning and strive to achieve excellent results and maximise pupil progress.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

More Information can be found at www.ribblesdale.org

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Full details of this position can be found on this dedicated link:
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Application form attached. Please send in your application form and a supporting letter of no more than 3 sides of A4 (Arial 11) detailing the qualifications, skills and experience which equip you for this role to Emma Day: eday@ribblesdale.org

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