Assistant Head Teacher – Lead in English and Communications
Berwick Academy
Berwick upon Tweed
- Expired
- Salary:
- L11 – L15
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2018 or sooner if possible
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2017
Job overview
Berwick Academy is looking to appoint an ambitious professional to join our existing leadership team. As a member of this team you will be directly involved in shaping and promoting continuous improvement in standards of learning, achievement, conduct , discipline and safeguarding in our school.
Berwick Academy is located midway between Edinburgh and Newcastle on the east coast mainline and serves the beautiful coastal community of Berwick upon Tweed in north Northumberland. We are a co-educational academy for pupils aged 13-18, with 550 pupils approx.
We can offer:
- The chance to join an evolving school and Leadership team at an exciting stage
- Fantastic students with enormous potential
- A skilled and supportive middle leadership team
- A strong commitment to tailored professional development supporting development towards headship (if desired)
- Overall accountability for teaching, learning, standards and progress
Ideally, you will be:
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Currently a Head of English looking for further promotion
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An outstanding practitioner with good leadership experience
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Able to demonstrate your track record of successful outcomes
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Capable of creating the team ethos needed to accelerate outcomes for our students
For an application pack or an informal chat regarding this post and working at the Academy, please contact Diane Jamieson or Katie McWilliams on 0191 267 6555 or 07713 323 792 or email permanent@visionforeducation.co.uk
We strongly encourage you to visit the Academy. Please contact Diane Jamieson or Katie McWilliams to arrange this.
Completed application forms should be submitted by Noon on 1st November to Diane Jamieson via email.
Interview will be held week commencing 6th November 2017
Berwick Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Berwick Academy has a policy commitment to equal opportunities and diversity in employment and seeks to ensure no employee or applicant receives less favourable treatment than another. All posts are filled on merit.
Berwick Academy
Adams Drive
Berwick upon Tweed
TD15 2JF
Tel: 01289 305083
Head teacher – Alexis Widdowson
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About Berwick Academy
- Berwick Academy
- Adams Drive, Spittal, Berwick upon Tweed
- Northumberland
- TD15 2JF
- United Kingdom
Berwick Academy serves the town and rural area of Berwick-upon-Tweed in North Northumberland. It is a small, friendly school with approximately 500 pupils aged 13-18, including approx 99 in the sixth form. Our pupils achieve good results, which facilitate progression onto their chosen future course, whether that is employment, apprenticeship or University education. Berwick Academy students are given excellent opportunities to learn outside of the classroom through sport, the arts, educational visits and outdoor education. Our aim is to help our pupils to develop a love of learning and the values, skills and attitudes that will be required for a purposeful life beyond school.
THE ACADEMY CONSISTENTLY STRIVES FOR:
- Highly effective governance as a state-funded independent school.
- A safe, inclusive community for all students.
- Outstanding attendance, punctuality and behaviour.
- Outstanding attainment and progress.
- Outstanding teaching and learning.
- An inspiring, inclusive, innovative curriculum.
- Enrichment opportunities for all students.
- An effective relationship with parents and our community.
Acting Headteacher
Tracy Hush
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