Director of Learning – Foundation Subjects (ref TH1705)

Director of Learning – Foundation Subjects (ref TH1705)

Teachers Main Scale or UPS plus TLR1a £7,699 per annum

Required from Easter 2018 or sooner

Full-time

At Thornaby Academy we are looking to appoint an ambitious middle leader to the post of Director of Learning for Foundation subjects.  

The successful candidate will line manage a range of subjects including Geography, History, MFL and RE.  

The successful applicant will join a team of five exceptional Directors of Learning who work collaboratively with senior leaders to drive school improvements.  As part of this team there are opportunities to lead on and drive a whole school priority. 

At Thornaby Academy we have a shared goal to be recognised as an outstanding provider of education, we are looking for people who share this drive and ambition.  Staff at Thornaby Academy work closely and effectively together to support and guide our young people to be proud of who they are and to be the best that they can be. 

This is an exciting time to join Thornaby Academy, being part of a forward thinking and innovative Trust has opened a range of fantastic opportunities for our staff. We are really proud to see our ambitious and talented staff leading on initiatives and projects which will influence education across the Trust.   There are many opportunities to work collaboratively with primary and secondary colleagues and lead on strategies across the MAT.  You will benefit from a range of CPD opportunities including Lead Practitioner Status, Middle Leader training, TEEP training, Pivotal training and SEND.  

We welcome applications from individuals who share our passion for improving the aspirations of young people in this community, for striving to ensure that our students receive a first class education and are equipped with the skills to become anything that they want to be in the future. 

This is your opportunity to join an amazing team of practitioners who are not afraid to step out of their comfort zone, develop their skills and work collaboratively with their colleagues across the Trust.  

Salary: Teachers Main Scale or UPS plus TLR1a £7,699 per annum 

Start date: Easter 2018 or sooner  

Contract type: Full Time 

Closing date: 9am on Monday 4th December 2017 

Interviews: w/c 11th and 18th December 2017  

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our pre-employment checks. 

Thornaby Academy is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

For further information on the above role and to request an application pack, please visit the ‘current vacancies’ section of our website at www.thornabyacademy.tltrust.org/current-vacancies.  

Completed application forms can be submitted via email to hr@tltrust.org or can be posted to the following address;  

Recruitment (quote vacancy reference number) 

HR Department 

The Enterprise Centre 

Freebrough Academy 

Linden Road 

Brotton 

Saltburn by the Sea 

TS12 2SJ 

You can contact the HR Team with any queries by emailing hr@tltrust.org (quoting the vacancy reference number in the subject line) with any queries.