RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAD

Location

WEST CRAVEN HIGH SCHOOL
Kelbrook Road , Barnoldswick , BB18 5TB
Tel: 01282 812292
School website: www.westcraven.co.uk/
Roll: 585

Information

To apply for this role, please use the Pendle Education Trust application form found at https://www.pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/page/?title=Staff+Vacancies&pid=39

Additional TLR Key Duties

To effectively lead the Academy's Personal Development curriculum, including all statutory aspects related to PSHE, Careers, RSHE and SMSC, ensuring support for all those who deliver these aspects and continuous quality assurance, review and development

To provide outstanding leadership and promote the vision, values and ethos of the Academy throughout normal daily practice and at internal and external events

To establish innovative and effective working relationships within the Academy promoting a collaborative learning community

To support the Head of Curriculum in the quality assurance of the Curriculum Area, and contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and review of school practice and promote the successful improvement strategies

To promote the continuous and consistent focus on students’ achievement via effective data systems and benchmarking to monitor progress, with responsibility of key year groups or cohorts as directed by the Head of Curriculum

To participate fully in the Academy’s Appraisal process, regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own development

To monitor performance to identify and share best practice across the Academy and work with the Head of Curriculum to take action to address inconsistencies and tackle under performance at all levels

To work with the Head of Curriculum in ensuring accurate assessments of students’ achievement and progress is recorded according to the Academy’s policy and practices

To ensure high standards with regards to any communication with stakeholders, including reports and feedback to students and parents

To promote a stimulating, safe and effective learning environment

To work with the Head of Curriculum in ensuring effective intervention is in place for all students in order to address key development aims for the Academy and maximise the achievement and progress of students

To create and promote positive strategies for ensuring equality of opportunity for all and ensure the fair and equal treatment of all staff, students, parents/carers and stakeholders

To contribute effectively to developing students as independent, life- long learners and ensure transition needs of students are met

To assume responsibility for the discharge of the Head of Curriculum’s responsibilities at any time when they are absent, following the agreed approach of the Head of Curriculum

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please click here to apply for this vacancy.
Please return the Pendle Education Trust application form to hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.