Assistant Director of English

Bexleyheath Academy is a thriving and vibrant learning environment that is now at the heart of its own community.  We are part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), a multi-Academy sponsor which aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential. 

The individual student is and always will be at the centre of all we do. Each one is very precious to us and it is essential that all of our students enjoy the best education and experiences possible.  Our mission is to provide a positive, enjoyable and structured approach to learning where success is recognised and rewarded and students are encouraged to develop their skills. We offer a safe, secure environment with an aspirational ethos in which students can develop self-belief, self-discipline, consideration for others and enjoy positive relationships. All students have the opportunity to achieve their best. Our curriculum is broad and challenging and our pastoral care is exemplary.

We relish the opportunity and responsibility for driving student success forwards and we are very proud of the achievement of all of our young people.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, resourceful and ambitious Assistant Director of English who will assist the Director of English to ensure good lessons are delivered across all Key Stages within the faculty area at all times.  The successful candidate will lead on student progress and further develop the curriculum and associated schemes of learning across this core subject.  You will also bring your knowledge and skills to enhance and to support the further development of a large, enthusiastic and able team of committed professionals. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have a commitment to excellent teaching and learning opportunities for our students
• Be committed to continuous improvement and development of the faculty
• Have the ability to engage and inspire pupils and build excellent relationships;
• Be passionate and ambitious about their own career development.

In return, we can offer:

• Excellent CPD focused in outstanding teaching and learning
• The opportunity to gain leadership experience within a challenging yet stimulating environment
• Opportunities to work within other academies across the AET/LAET network
• Shadowing experienced leaders

Visits to the Academy are warmly encouraged.  If you would like to arrange a visit please contact the school office on 0208 3035696.

As  the sponsor, AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them.  In each of our academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes.  You will also be entitled to the following benefits: a health cash plan, vehicle affinity scheme, childcare vouchers and Westfield rewards.

The position is required to commence September 2017. 

Closing date:  Friday 30 June 2017

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. For further information on this position and to make an application please visit: https://www.hirewire.co.uk/SG/1058184/MS_JobDetails.aspx?JobID=76923

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

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AET is recruiting for School Direct placements.  Please visit our website http://www.academiesenterprisetrust.org/our-teaching-school/our-school-direct-teacher-training-vacancies for further details.