Director of Learning (DOL) – Vacancy Ref WORT12
Workington Academy
Cumbria
- £50,122 - £55,360 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Pay Range L6 - L10
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2023
- Apply by:
- 30 January 2023
Job overview
Director of Learning (DOL) – Vacancy Ref WORT12
Salary scale: L6 - L10 (£50,122 - £55,360)
Required for September 2023
Full Time
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Director of Learning to support the progress and welfare of students within a specific year group. This is a permanent post on the extended leadership team and is available at an exciting time in the continued development of the Academy. The position would suit an ambitious and dynamic individual looking to support students in overcoming their individual barriers, leading to an improved rate of progress and attainment.
The successful candidate will be passionate in ensuring that all students are given the opportunity to be the best they can be and achieve their full potential, by raising aspirations and achievement throughout the curriculum. The role will give you the opportunity to develop and implement highly successful strategies for engaging with students, parents and colleagues to collectively have a positive impact on the progress, behaviour, welfare and attendance of all students.
Should you wish to apply, please complete an application form along with a letter of application. We would like to hear about your experiences and achievements to date and discover how they will match the needs of our students in the advertised role. Applications from all subject specialisms will be considered.
Please go to www.workingtonacademy.org for further details and application pack. Completed forms should be sent to smcveigh@workingtonacademy.org for the attention of Mr Bird, Executive Headteacher.
The school is committed to safe recruitment procedures and applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS.
Closing date: 9:00am Monday 30 January 2023
Interviews will be held w/c 6 February 2023
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About Workington Academy
Workington Academy is a co-educational secondary school with sixth form situated in Workington, Cumbria for students aged 11-18.
Headteacher's Welcome:
As the Headteacher of Workington Academy, I am immensely proud of the high standard of education we provide to all of our students. We are a community school, driven to provide the absolute best experiences and opportunities to every young person at the Academy. Our ethos of ‘Be The Best You Can Be’ is at the heart of everything we do, whether in the classroom or on the sports field. Underpinning our ethos are the core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience. Through these values, we are able to round and develop every child in our school and prepare them for a full and rewarding life. As a proud member of Cumbria Education Trust (CET), we work proactively with all our trust schools, to develop an excellent curriculum that supports students in achieving the very best outcomes. Alongside this we also work together to provide outstanding extra-curricular opportunities in the areas of sport, design, leadership and expressive arts.
We strive to continuously improve, never resting on our laurels, always looking for the next step to maximise student outcomes or improve student engagement. We are passionate about going the extra mile for all our students, supporting them to be the best versions of themselves.
Mark Bedford
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