Head of English

Head of English

Leadership 7 - 11 £54,816 - £60,488

Permanent, Full Time

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, talented and inspirational Head of English. The successful candidate will direct and oversee a coherent, progressive and inspirational English curriculum for all pupils from Year 7 to 9, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning are achieved as well as, design, implement and lead an ambitious KS4 curriculum in English.

The role includes;

• To monitor and evaluate student data and assessment records to inform target setting, monitoring of progress, curriculum sequencing and responsive teaching 
• To monitor and evaluate student data and assessment records to inform target setting, monitoring of progress, curriculum sequencing and responsive teaching
• To develop an overview of the impact of teaching and learning on the attainment and personal development of individual students and groups of students 
• To take the lead on offering and promoting extracurricular activities and out of hours learning which enhance learning opportunities, with specific focus on the varied cohorts of students within the Academy 
• To contribute to Professional Performance Development Review process and act as a reviewer for a group of staff 

You will demonstrate; 

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 
• Degree level qualifications in specialist subject 
• Proven track record of successful teaching across KS3 and KS4 in English
• Evidence of ability to lead and manage change effectively 
• A strong and credible presence – personal profile 
• Strengths in communicating with colleagues, individually or in groups 

INTERESTED? For further information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Benefits: 

• Supportive Academy Leadership Team
• Wellbeing Group, with activities! Local government pension scheme and recognised continuous service
• Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work and 20% Co-op discount and 10% from non-branded products. Discount on Co-op services (insurance & legal)
• Free flu vaccine and eye tests with money towards glasses 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling 
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans
• Welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional/continuing professional development

Our Values

We follow the Co-op’s ‘Ways of Being’ which are:

• Succeed together – Cooperating is what makes us different; we’re better and stronger when we work together. 
• Be yourself, always – We bring our best self to the academy, so that we each contribute and respect others for doing the same. Of course, being yourself isn’t about excusing poor behaviours that contradict our other Ways of Being Co-op.
• Do what matters most – What matters most is ensuring that our students achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Show you care – We care about our Trust, our colleagues, our students, their parents, our Co-op and communities, now and for the future.

How to Apply:

The Co-op Academies Trust operates blind shortlisting as part of its recruitment process to ensure a fair and rigorous process. To Apply please complete Application Form PART A and Application Form PART B and email them to: recruitmentsg@coopacademies.co.uk

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 14th April 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Applications must be on our application form (returned in Word or Google Doc, not pdf

format), which is available along with other supporting information on our website at https://www.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/ to recruitmentsg@coopacademies.co.uk

Join our vibrant Co-op Grange Academy community where diversity thrives! We warmly welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our inclusive environment where every voice is valued.

For more information about the Trust, please visit www.coopacademies.co.uk 

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Co-op Academies Trust aims to provide an outstanding education for all our learners, founded on co-operative values, at the heart of the community. It is responsible for twenty-nine academies in Leeds, Wirral, Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent with the Co-op acting as the sponsor

You’ll join a talented staff team and a successful partnership of schools which is committed to raising the educational ambitions of the communities it serves. As part of the Trust we can offer successful candidates a huge variety of opportunities for development and progression across all phases.