Job Description

Leadership Scale 4-8 (£41,150 - £45,421)

Start Date: September 2015 (or earlier if possible)

This role is an opportunity for an aspiring senior leader, whose primary purpose will be to deliver consistently good and outstanding lessons across the key stages, in addition to modelling and leading the improvement of teaching skills to raise student achievement and to narrow any gaps between student groups. As an outstanding teacher, you will be expected to improve the quality of teaching within English.

This role will be based within the English Department and see you working closely with the Head of English to raise standards, but will also involve you working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop high quality whole school Teaching and Learning strategies and a curriculum that meets the needs of all students. The state of the art Immersive Room allows for a radical approach to the delivery of key text, poetry and skills. This is an area we would look for you to exploit still further.

This is an ideal step to Assistant Headteacher position and will include opportunities for coaching, mentoring, the induction of new teachers, developing and implementing intervention strategies for targeted groups, demonstration of your teaching skills and observation of colleagues as a means to evaluate the impact of your work.

We can offer you:

• The chance to work in a new purpose built, award winning school which is an innovative and forward thinking school, with state of the art facilities and ICT technology;
• An Immersive Room, dedicated teaching rooms, interactive whiteboards and Apple technology;
• Teaching at KS3 and KS4;
• Effective support for Professional Development in preparation for your next step to senior leadership;
• A friendly and supportive environment;
• The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents.

Are you someone who:

• Is a consistently good/outstanding teacher of English?
• Is able to motivate and inspire students to raise attainment across all ability ranges?
• Is able to deliver outstanding teaching and learning and achieve excellent results?
• Has excellent subject knowledge?
• Has excellent communication skills?
• Has the desire to lead the training of staff to improve the quality of teaching and student outcomes?

Please apply on line. The school's contact is MrsABeckman, Headteacher's PA, on 01268 685011 x124, e-mail abeckman@corver.rmplc.co.uk.

Cornelius Vermuyden is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff to share this commitment. This position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Please note that only those applicants who are asked to attend for interview will be contacted.

Information about the School

Cornelius Vermuyden is a vibrant and distinctive learning community in which all students receive the support, challenge and encouragement that they need to become successful, confident and mature young people who are well-prepared for life beyond school. Located on a beautiful site on Canvey Island and easily accessible to all parts of Essex, Southend and London, the school provides a secure and happy environment for positive and exciting learning experiences.