Director of English, Wakefield

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly skilled Director of English to join our team from April 2019.

At this key time in the Trust’s development, we require an ambitious, determined and personable leader 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 English departments.

This post would be an ideal opportunity for an outstanding Head of Department or Advanced Skills Teacher to maintain close links with classroom practice whilst leading group-wide transformational change. Experience of leading rapid and sustainable improvement in an English department is essential. It is highly 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 Jane Marshall, Senior Director of English, on 07791 546409.

For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at http://recruitment.deltatrust.org.uk

Closing Date: 22nd February 2019 at 12 noon
Interviews will be held Tuesday 26th February 2019

Delta Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.