Director of English

CLOSING DATE EXTENDED - to accommodate school visits

Based in the beautiful city of Exeter, The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust is a values driven, rapidly growing 2 – 16 Trust with a relentless focus on transforming lives through learning by delivery outstanding outcomes for every pupil, regardless of background. 

All Ted Wragg MAT schools share an ambitious vision to raise the aspirations of all our pupils to enable them to become life ready, confident and motivated individuals, as well as achieve limitless academic attainment. 

With a reputation for highly successful school improvement in challenging circumstances, we are passionate about driving up standards and are now ready to take our school improvement strategy to the next level. We are looking for a specialist outstanding practitioner to fill this exciting role of Director of English who can demonstrate professional excellence and who has confidence in their ability to positively impact student progress and achievement across our family of schools in Exeter and Plymouth. 

This is a key leadership role in the next phase of the development of our Trust and to be successful you will need to have the highest expectations of yourself and those around you, strong personal drive and energy, proven leadership skills, extensive relevant curriculum experience and evidence of outstanding practice. Collaborative working will be second nature to you and committing to our values is a non-negotiable.

This role will be challenging, yet extremely rewarding. You can expect:

· a competitive salary – L13 –L 17 (£52,930 - £58,389)

· expert guidance and support from peers and leadership across the Trust including high quality subject specific CPD

· participation in our MAT leadership development programme

· a strong sense of shared moral purpose and a real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young people 

· a relocation package for exceptional candidates

If you are up for the challenge of providing life changing education for all and are inspired to join our Trust we would encourage you to apply and look forward to receiving your application.

You are more than welcome to visit our schools and meet with our CEO prior to application and interview, please email Alison Layton-Hill on alison.laytonhill@tedwraggtrust.co.uk to make an appointment.

Closing date: midday Friday 23 February 2018

The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and operate in accordance with the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before an appointment is confirmed. 

www.tedwraggtrust.co.uk