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BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
SCITT Secondary Subject Leader: English
Salary MPS/UPS + TLR 2a
Part-time (0.1 FTE)
Required from September 2015
(Conditions of service as defined in the current Schoolteachers’ Pay and Conditions Document)
The Bright Futures Educational Trust (BFET) is a partnership of schools based in the North West. The
Trust’s core aim is to offer a quality education that guarantees choices for every one of our pupils.
There are currently nine schools within the Trust. Our values of hard work, passion and integrity are
at the heart of everything we do.
BFET is committed to providing all staff with the training and support they need to be the best in
their profession. Benefits include: working cross-phase, knowledge exchange between our schools,
opportunities for international travel and the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring
colleagues in their profession.
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (AGGS) was in the first cohort of schools to be designated a
National Teaching School in 2011. AGGS is the lead school in the “Alliance for Learning”. Our
teaching school alliance comprises schools of every type and phase, plus universities, throughout a
wide geographical area. The impact of teaching school activities is felt within the Trust and far
beyond. We have a reputation for excellence regionally and nationally, of which we are very proud.
Main responsibilities of the post holder
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To lead all aspects of the SCITT Secondary English Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme
To raise standards of student attainment and achievement within BFET by developing the
quality of teaching and learning for English teachers in the early stages of their career.
Recruitment to and management of the English ITT programme.
To lead the development of the Secondary English SCITT programme.
To effectively manage and deploy teaching/support staff and financial and physical resources
to support the development of the SCITT.
SCITT Secondary English Subject Leader responsibilities
 To lead the successful operation of all aspects of the Secondary English department of the
SCITT.
 To liaise with all partner schools, colleges and organisations to further develop primary
programmes.
 To manage the request of Secondary English places process in co-ordination with NCTL and
UCAS admissions systems.
 To manage recruitment and retention to all Secondary English ITT programmes and to ensure
a smooth and appropriate transition to the NQT phase.
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 To be responsible for the day-to-day management of Secondary English trainees and act as a
positive role model.
 To contribute to training at both a subject and a general level.
 To quality assure programmes and placement experience to enable parity of experience.
 To oversee the training of Secondary English subject mentors and quality assure their role.
 To ensure the QA of Secondary English ITT provision and ensure that ITT programmes meet
statutory requirements for training across all phases (including primary).
 To evaluate the impact of the Secondary English training experience and modify the
programme accordingly.
 To contribute to the Course Development Group on a rolling programme.
 To contribute to the business planning function of the SCITT including action planning and
self-evaluation.
 To ensure that the Secondary English SCITT training programmes fully reflect the Trust’s
distinctive ethos and mission.
 To manage the Secondary English SCITT budget.
 To ensure that Health and Safety policies and practices, including risk assessments,
throughout the subject area are in-line with national requirements and are updated where
necessary, therefore liaising with the Trust’s Health and Safety Manager.
 To attend all appropriate meetings.
 To participate in the annual performance management cycle of all staff in the organisation
structure.
 To ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information concerning ITT,
demonstrating key impacts, progress and intervention.
 To identify and take appropriate action on issues arising from data, systems and reports;
setting deadlines where necessary and reviewing progress on the action taken.
 To produce reports for the SCITT Director.
 To keep up-to-date with national developments in Secondary English teaching practice and
methodology.
 To actively monitor and respond to Secondary English curriculum development and initiatives
at national, regional and local levels.
 To lead on Secondary English SCITT liaison and marketing activities relating to ITT e.g. the
collection of material for press releases, specifically in relation to ITT.
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SCITT Secondary Subject Leader: English
Person Specification
Qualifications,
Education, Training
Relevant Experience
Knowledge, skills,
abilities
Leadership and
management
Teaching School
Other
Essential
Degree and teaching qualification
QTS
Recent relevant in-service training
Successful English teaching
experience including teaching to
GCSE Level.
Substantial and successful work
within ITT as professional or subject
mentor
Excellent oral and written
communication skills
Ability to work as part of a successful
team
Ability to manage and motivate
others. Ability to plan, organise,
review and adapt.
Excellent ICT skills
Ability to lead INSET
Ability to motivate, support and
inspire trust in others.
Ability to confront and resolve
problems.
Ability to innovate and manage
change
A commitment to further training and
a willingness to participate in the
relevant CPD e.g.
Facilitation/Mindfulness
programmes.
Willingness for lessons to be
observed as part of our Teaching
School brief.
Willingness to be involved in the
wider work of the SCITT and the
Teaching School
A willingness to work flexibly as
appropriate.
Desirable
Post-graduate qualification
Successful English teaching
experience to Advanced Level
Engagement with research
Budget management
Experience with ITT recruitment
Knowledge of cloud based learning
platforms or other online systems
Knowledge of NCTL ITT systems
The skills and attributes listed above will be assessed through:
 The application form and any relevant tasks on the interview day.
 A formal interview, along with supporting evidence from their referees.
Deadline for applications 12:00pm Friday 3rd July
Interviews: Friday 10th July
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Further information about:
 BFET is available on the Trust’s website http://bfet.co.uk/
 The Teaching School: http://allianceforlearning.co.uk/
BFET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an
Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.