Associate Director of English
Delta Academies Trust
Wakefield
- Expired
- Salary:
- L8-12 (£46,797 - £51,637)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2017
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and committed Associate Director of English to join our team as soon as possible.
At this key time in the Trust’s development, we require an ambitious, determined and personable individual to secure the highest possible outcomes for our young people, staff, families, schools and the wider community. Through strong leadership and the ability to motivate others, you will harness the key strengths of colleagues, and lead rapid and sustained improvement in an English department.
This post would be an ideal opportunity for an existing Head of Department or Lead Teacher to maintain close links with classroom practice whilst developing your leadership potential. Experience of leading sustainable improvement in an English department is essential. It is desirable for the successful candidate to have examiner experience (especially WJEC/Eduqas), knowledge and understanding of the Ofsted inspection process, and be able to take a strategic lead on a day-to-day basis to respond to the particular needs and context of each academy.
For an informal discussion about this position, please call Jo Twiby, Senior Director of English, on 07903 864616.
Closing Date: Monday 16 October 2017 at 12 Noon
Interviews will be held w/c 23 October 2017
An application pack can be downloaded from http://recruitment.deltatrust.org.uk/ or by contacting our recruitment team on 0345 196 0095 or email jobssouth@deltatrust.org.uk
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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About Delta Academies Trust
- Delta Academies Trust
- Education House, Spawd Bone Lane, Knottingley
- West Yorkshire
- WF11 0EP
- United Kingdom
Shape futures. Build your career. Make a difference with Delta.
Delta Academies Trust is one of the largest and most ambitious multi-academy trusts in the North of England, all of our academies are rated Good or better, reflecting our strong culture, high expectations and commitment to excellence. We’re a not-for-profit organisation with a clear mission: to make sure every child, in every community we serve, has access to an exceptional education.
When you join Delta, you join a team full of purpose. From teachers and teaching assistants to IT specialists, HR colleagues, caterers, leaders and curriculum experts, our people share a commitment to improving life chances for both staff and helping young people thrive.
Why Work With Us?
One Trust, many opportunities
Because we operate as a single employer across all our academies, we offer genuinely varied and flexible career paths. Want to step up? Try something new? Move location? We make it possible - and we support you to get there.
A place where you can grow
We invest in your development through mentorship, training, coaching and cross-Trust opportunities. Whether you're early in your career or looking to take the next big step, we’ll help you build the skills, confidence and experience you need to succeed.
A culture built on passion and collaboration
People here care deeply about what they do. We encourage creativity, teamwork and taking ownership. We love it when colleagues bring ideas, get stuck in and enjoy the energy and challenge of school life.
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We know life doesn’t stop when the school bell rings. We support flexible working where possible and want you to enjoy time with friends, family, hobbies and commitments outside of work.
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Our academies are safe, positive places to work, with strong leadership and great colleagues. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we value the unique contribution every member of staff brings.
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At Delta, you’ll make a real impact - on pupils, on communities and on the future of education. Ask anyone who works here: the work is varied, rewarding, purposeful and full of opportunities to grow.
If you’re passionate about helping young people succeed, and you want to be part of a Trust that will invest in you too, we’d love to hear from you.
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