Assistant Achievement Director for English

Bishop Young is a thriving and highly successful 11-16 Church of England academy which serves the community of East Leeds. We are looking for an Assistant Achievement Director for English to join our team. We are part of Abbey Multi Academy Trust and share in the Trust vision to work in partnership to educate, nurture and empower.

We are looking for:

• A highly motivated and hard-working person with the capacity to contribute to the ongoing development of the school
• An ethical, authentic and effective leader
• Someone passionate about the development of the whole child. Someone who is able to encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential
• A routinely good/outstanding teacher with the ability to successfully teach and lead all aspects of English
• A colleague who is looking to develop their career within a supportive team
• Inspirational to colleagues and students – sharing best practice
• A team-player who can develop positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Someone who will support the Trust’s Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts/ offers at high street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, dental care
• Free secure onsite parking
• Membership of an excellent pension scheme

How to apply:

Please click apply to access our electronic application form. You are advised to read our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply. 

Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about Bishop Young Academy, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.bishopyoungacademy.co.uk

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact obracewell@bishopyoungacademy.co.uk.

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Friday, 10 May 2024 with interviews to be held soon after.

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.