Aylsham High School · Norwich, East of England
We are
seeking a committed and hardworking professional to provide strategic
leadership for our English department and drive a whole-school culture of
literacy and reading. At Aylsham High, we believe leadership is fundamentally
about valuing people; your ability to get the best out of both students and
colleagues is central to this role. The successful candidate will have a proven track record
of securing excellent outcomes at GCSE English as well as ensuring strong
progress in KS3. The successful candidate will also have a strong track record
of leading, motivating, and inspiring others to teach effectively.You
should be a highly reflective practitioner and strategic thinkerwho leads
with humility and integrity, acknowledging when improvements are needed and
maintaining a relentless focus on high standards.
This
position is designed for an accomplished teacher with senior leadership
aspirations. As a Lead Practitioner, you will:
Sit
on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT): Work directly with the Deputy Headteacher
to align departmental goals with the wider School Improvement Plan. Lead
the English Department: Act as the direct line manager for the Head of English
and the Second in English, providing mentorship and "critical
friendship". Curriculum
Architect: Design a knowledge-rich English curriculum rooted in cognitive
science and robust educational research. Drive
Literacy: Take full accountability for the school’s reading strategy, including
overseeing the library and leading Year 8 reading assessments. Model Exemplary Practice: Maintain a teaching timetable that
demonstrates the highest standards of evidence-informed pedagogy, such as
Rosenshine’s Principles and adaptive teaching. Key Stage Progression: Ensure the curriculum is carefully
sequenced to build on Key Stage 2 learning by working with feeder schools,
maintaining this progression through to Key Stage 4.