Assistant Faculty Director of English

Assistant Faculty Director of English

Full-time – to start September 2024

TLR 2.1- currently £3213

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Faculty Director of English to join our school. The successful candidate will be passionate in making a difference for our children. We are looking to recruit a colleague with both the commitment and relevant skills to embody our culture, enthuse students, and help to raise standards throughout the school. The successful candidate will join the school at an exciting time. Having been judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in November 2023, we are eager to continue on our school improvement journey – and we look forward to having you on this journey.

The successful candidate will:

• provide inspirational teaching so that all students make exceptional progress
• be an outstanding, passionate and highly motivated teacher
• be committed to extra-curricular activities within the faculty.

Our School

Newcastle Academy is an academy where we all strive for excellence. We have a real sense of community, and being part of the community is incredibly important to us. As part of our school improvement journey, we have clear plans to ensure that outcomes continue to improve, and we are pleased that GCSE outcomes in Summer 2022 and 2023 far exceeded outcomes in Summer 2019 (pre-Covid). Our team approach is evident in everything that we do, and this has been a key factor in securing school improvement in recent years. Furthermore, Newcastle Academy is part of the Windsor Academy Trust where the support, guidance and cross-school work is of a high quality. 

We firmly believe in the importance of all of our students achieving a Quality First Education, which in turn enables our students to believe that they can achieve whatever they want to with hard work, determination and self-motivation.

What we offer

You will be an excellent teacher in your own right. You will also be open to development and coaching for not only yourself but to develop those around you.

The successful candidate must be dedicated, hardworking, creative and have a positive outlook. Through Windsor Academy Trust the professional development opportunities are outstanding, and we work hard to nurture our staff and support their career ambitious.  

The value of being part of our team should not be underestimated, joining Newcastle Academy will mean that you will be part of a supportive and dedicated group of staff who will invest in your professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your abilities and knowledge whilst working in a supportive environment in conjunction with other very dedicated and professional staff.

If you wish to visit the Academy or speak to the Headteacher please contact Sarah Rowell, People Partner - North Staffs & Stoke on 01782 973017 or srowell@windsoracademytrust.org.uk

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 4th June

Interviews will be scheduled after the closing date.

Newcastle Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS with barred list check applies to all roles.