Job Summary

Further Information

Required from September 2018 (negotiable)

North Tyneside Early Years and School Improvement Service provides challenge and support to schools with the aim to ensure that every young person in the borough attends a good or better school in which they experience high quality teaching and achieve well. Overall, young people in North Tyneside achieve above the national average in almost all key indicators as a result of collaboration and innovation. The Early Years and School Improvement Service actively support and facilitate this partnership working to further improve outcomes for young people.

Read more about us at www.nteysis.org.uk.

We are seeking to appoint a temporary Lead Practitioner for English to provide advice, support and challenge to schools across the secondary phase. The successful candidate will join a highly regarded team of school improvement professionals that support educational settings within and beyond North Tyneside on all aspects of learning, teaching and leadership.

We are looking for an outstanding teacher with leadership experience who has the skills to provide high quality training and advice to school leaders and English teachers in order to raise standards and narrow gaps in achievement.

The post is fixed term until 31st July 2020, 37 hours per week. A job share would be considered.

If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact:
Angela James Tel: 0191 643 8511

Pease be advised that this position will require an Enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In addition, staff and volunteers are expected to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance in relation to safeguarding children and safe practice with vulnerable adults. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.