Our Red HD/JT Thank you for showing an interest in the post here at Holly Lodge Girls’ College, Liverpool. We are a good and improving all girls, Local Authority maintained school 11-16 with a co-educational sixth form of approx. 200. We expect every member of staff to agree and uphold the following: Plan their teaching to achieve the maximum progression in pupils’ learning; Mark work informatively and regularly and with respect to the School’s Assessment and Marking Policy; Provide clear structures for lessons, and for sequences of lessons which maintain pace, motivation and challenge pupils; To make effective provision for all pupils across the ability range including those with statements of special educational needs, EAL and Gifted and Talented; Make effective use of assessment information on pupils’ attainment and progress in their teaching and in planning future lessons and sequence of lessons; Plan opportunities to contribute to pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development; Ensure coverage of the relevant examination syllabuses and National Curriculum programmes of study; Ensure effective teaching of whole classes so that learning outcomes are met; Establish and maintain a purposeful working atmosphere; Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships; Establish a safe environment which supports learning and in which pupils feel secure and confident; Use teaching methods which sustain the momentum of pupils’ work and keep all pupils engaged; Evaluate their own teaching critically and use this to improve their effectiveness. We look forward to receiving your application which should be addressed to my PA Mrs Delahunty at the school either in hard copy or electronically h.delahunty@hollylodge.liverpool.sch.uk Yours sincerely J.Tinsley Headteacher.