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Associate Director of English

Associate Director of English

The Blyth Academy

Blyth, Northumberland

Salary:
L13-L17 (£52,930 - £58,389)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2018
Apply by:
20 May 2018

Job overview

An important part of the Trust’s strategy for school improvement is to increasingly grow the capacity for specialist outstanding practitioners. We are now looking to recruit a specialist in English to lead the subject in The Blyth Academy.

You will be able to demonstrate successful leadership with significant curriculum experience in your specialist area. You will have a proven track record of examination success and be able to evidence that you are a consistently good to outstanding teacher who can demonstrate and model the qualities required for this key leadership role. 

Your key role will be to work with Curriculum Leaders and teachers throughout the Trust and assist in accelerating the pace of improvement.

Although you will be based in an academy, providing you with an opportunity to be part of a leadership team, some travel across the northern region may be necessary in supporting curriculum leadership and teacher development throughout the Trust.

In return, we can offer you

· A family of Academies within the Trust and a set of values we all share

· Support for your professional development and the opportunity to continue to develop your leadership skills in a well-resourced academy environment

· A real opportunity to work in partnership with the Trust to move academies to good or better within three years.

· Good relationships and loyalty with pupils, parents, carers and the wider community.

· Car Scheme and Cycle to Work (Salary Sacrifice).
 

The Northern Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. We expect all adults who work for the Trust to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our students.

If you would like any additional information about this post or would like an informal discussion, please contact: Jill Jackson PA to Principal, by email at jjackson@theblythacademy.org or phone on 01670798100.

Please note completed applications must be returned to Jill Jackson by email.

Closing date: Monday 21st May, Noon.

Interviews: Wednesday 23rd May 2018

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About The Blyth Academy

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+44 1670 798100

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Welcome from the Principal

I am delighted to offer you a warm welcome to Northern Education Trust, The Blyth Academy.

As one of the most improved schools in Northumberland 2018, I am thrilled to say that this is only the start of the regeneration of our Academy; it is a fantastic time to be part of our community. At The Blyth Academy, we place students at the centre of everything we do, we are unashamedly focused on the educational outcomes of our students and deem that our students deserve to achieve the very best grades that they are capable of.

“We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.” Northern Education Vision

English & Mathematics are the cornerstones of our curriculum model as we believe attaining a strong pass in these subjects will open up our students’ life chances, giving them the opportunity to access a variety of post-16 opportunities. However, our curriculum does not stop there, our students will be taught more than just course content; we will ensure students develop the skills needed to become an independent, lifelong learner. We will give them every opportunity to succeed in a huge variety of activities in and out of the classroom, including cultural events, sporting activities and community projects.

It is important to us that our students are happy, confident learners. Our Academy is justly known for the high quality pastoral care that sits at the heart of our pursuit of excellence and guides every aspect of Academy life. This is the result of a stable, dedicated and highly effective team of staff ensuring that pupils have the support they need throughout their school life.

Choosing a school for your son or daughter can be amongst the most difficult decisions a parent has to make. As an outward facing Academy we welcome visitors, please get in touch if you would like to see the Academy in action. I look forward to showing our achievements so far and the future we hold.

Donna Park
Principal at The Blyth Academy


On behalf of the Northern Education Trust Board, welcome to Northern Education Trust The Blyth Academy.

We are unswerving in our commitment to ensure that the outcomes our young people secure prepare them fully for life beyond school. Our Academies are happy and thriving communities where children both achieve and feel safe and cared for. As an inclusive Trust we strive to help young people overcome any barrier to learning.

We are a caring employer and invest heavily in professional development, allowing our staff opportunities to take the next steps in their career. We hope you find our website holds all the information you need to believe that whether you are a parent or prospective employee, your next steps should be taken with us.

Rob Tarn
Chief Executive 

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