Teacher of English (ability to teach Media Studies)

TEACHER OF ENGLISH (with the ability to teach Media Studies)

Possibility of SUBJECT LEADER for Media Studies role for the right candidate* TLR 2A (£3,214)

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner - someone enthusiastic, innovative and engaging - who will be a committed addition to our already highly successful team. The successful candidate will teach English and Media Studies (as part of the Communications Faculty). The Communications Faculty is made up of a wide range of highly experienced and skilled teachers and teaching assistants. There is a Head of Faculty, an Assistant Head of Faculty and Key Stage leaders, as well as a Head of Languages and a Head of Bilingual Learning. We welcome applications from ECTs as well as from more experienced teachers. Our academy offers a wealth of support for all staff, as well as a range of fantastic opportunities for professional development. Now is an ideal time to join and contribute to the development of this faculty and to be part our expanding academy.

We currently offer GCSE English Language and Literature (AQA) and GCSE Media Studies (EDQUAS), Level 3 Media (Single Award) and A Level English Literature (AQA, Lit B). Successful candidates may also be required to offer some Drama at KS3 and/or 4, which falls under the Arts and Humanities Faculty.

The position as Media Lead has come about due to the growth of the subject at Key Stage 4 and 5. We have an increasing number of students opting for Media at KS4 and a new Level 3 BTEC introduced Post 16. The current Media Lead, having recently been promoted to a different role within the Academy, has relinquished this role but has established a solid foundation on which to build the subject further. Ideally, all candidates should have some experience of teaching Media Studies and/or BTEC to support with teaching, planning and assessment.

*There is an opportunity for the right candidate - with the right experience - to become the subject lead for Media Studies (subject to the qualifications and experience). The subject lead will work closely with other key staff to shape the development of Media within the Communications Faculty. Candidates must have at least two years of teaching experience in a relevant subject at GCSE and ideally some experience of BTEC to be eligible for this TLR. Please see the separate subject lead specification and job description and ensure you address this in your letter.

Joseph Leckie Academy is a vibrant, exciting and innovative mixed 11-18 Converter Academy with an overall positive progress score every year since 2017 and within the top 3 non-selective schools in Walsall every year since 2017.  With our excellent results and being graded as “Good” across all areas by Ofsted (October 2021) and our continual desire and drive to continue moving forward, this is an exciting time for you to join our team. Since 2017, the Academy has remained as one of the top non-selective secondary school for progress in Walsall based on validated results and is one of the highest performing schools in the region for student progress.

As a result of excellent practice and support, both of these subjects have evidence of outstanding successes for student progress at Key Stage 4 and 5 and results in Child Development, Health and Social Care and EYE are some of the highest in the Academy year on year. This is due to the experience of the staff and willingness to go the extra mile to support and develop opportunities for our students.

The Academy has a large Sixth Form of well over 240 students and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach at Post 16 in the future as well as contribute to development the Media Studies course and to shape the future of other vocational courses as we consider appropriate and suitable alternatives to meet the needs of our learners. There are plenty of opportunities to experience teaching at Post 16 as well as contributing to Post 16 developments.

We are an expanding Academy with numbers growing, now well over 1500 and continuing to be over- subscribed at Key stage 3 and in our large Sixth form and so this is an ideal opportunity and an exciting time for you to join our team as a permanent member as we continue to expand and grow and there will excellent opportunities for you and this role to grow and develop further.

The role of this appointment will be as per the attached information on the Job Description, although the precise leadership responsibilities will be confirmed upon appointment based on experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our dynamic team at the forefront of change and to make a real difference to our drive to continue to raise standards of education in the Academy. If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we would love to hear from you.

Application process:

Please see the attached job description (see relevant JD) and person specification and address this in your letter and address the question below:

1.      Explain how your experience, skills and qualities to date have prepared you for this role. 

2.      For applicants who wish to apply for the subject lead role please outline your how you see the future for Joseph Leckie students and your role within this as subject lead?

Joseph Leckie Academy is an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome visits to the Academy, please contact Mrs S Richards to arrange a visit.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 21st May at midday

Interviews will take place on Friday 24th  May.

Please send completed applications to Mrs S Richards. hr@josephleckieacademy.co.uk