Classroom Teacher with English Lead - Washington, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom - Oak Learning Trust

    Oak Learning Trust
    Oak Learning Trust Washington, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    c/o George Washington Primary School
    Well Bank Road
    English Subject Lead (Class Teacher) at George Washington Primary School (MPS-UPS + TLR2a)

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person to join the leadership team at George Washington Primary School, a large primary school for children from the age of four to eleven, located in Washington, Tyne and Wear.

    The CEO and Trust Board of Oak Learning Trust seek to recruit an aspirational and effective English Subject Lead to support the leadership of their school and contribute to wider school life at George Washington Primary School.

    Whilst this role is based at a specific school, the role will be appointed to Oak Learning Trust, and movement between Trust schools may be expected in the future.

    An experienced leader with a proven track record of successful school improvement.


    • Clear and aspirational in your vision of education, and able to articulate and implement this.
    • Friendly, flexible, outgoing and a good team player.
    • Able to create a stimulating learning environment that supports and celebrates learning.
    • Creative, energetic, enthusiastic and able to reflect effectively on your own practice.
    • Experienced in working with pupils with additional needs, including Autism.
    Has high expectations of themselves and the children and staff they work with.


    • Has outstanding classroom management creating a positive learning environment in which children can succeed.
    • Has an innovative and creative approach to the curriculum that ensures pupil engagement and progress.
    • Uses all sources of data effectively to identify areas for development and then addresses these areas successfully.
    • Can support the Head of School and Deputy Head Teacher to develop and lead aspects of wider school life.
    • Can work alongside the Head of School and Deputy Head Teacher to adapt and develop the curriculum offer to meet the needs of pupils within our school
    Great children who are keen to learn and develop their school.


    • Friendly, supportive colleagues who work well together and are motivated to develop their school and the Trust.
    • Supportive governors and trustees who are keen to further improve our schools.
    • A unique opportunity to develop your career in a forward-looking trust with a supportive senior leadership team.
    • An opportunity to share your passion and expertise of working with children who have additional needs.
    Completed application forms should be returned to Ms Wood,

    Trust Business Manager:

    If you would like to visit the school, please contact George Washington school office on or email the school at to arrange an appointment - we are offering two opportunities to do so:

    Oak Learning Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.

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