Faculty Director of English

A rare opportunity to join a thriving and successful English department that is too good to miss! 

 We are seeking an exceptional classroom practitioner to lead our English Department starting September 2024. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and inspiring leader who is passionate about teaching and learning in English. They will have the ability to motivate students and develop staff to share that enthusiasm. Our English Department plays a crucial role for our students in both exploring language and literature, and we are seeking a passionate and dedicated educator to lead our team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team of educators and contribute to the ongoing success of our school.

Teacher Benefits at Bexleyheath Academy:

Teachers are only required to; plan great inclusive lessons, mark work and provide feedback to help students make progress and assess students.

Teachers have one 'flex' period a week to either come in late or leave early. This is with the understanding that they can complete their work offsite. 

Teachers at Bexleyheath Academy do not:

• Complete duties 
•  Complete detentions 
•  Chase behaviour sanctions 
•  Make calls home 

Bexleyheath Academy is proud to be a non-selective school in the grammar heartland of Kent. Bexleyheath Academy is quickly approaching capacity with students; in order to accommodate the demands of the local community and grow our skilled staff, we must expand.

With immediate train access to Central London and easy access to the Kent countryside, Bexleyheath has the best of both worlds. Despite having a Kent postcode, Bexleyheath is classified as Greater London due to its strategic location between Welling, Sidcup, and Bexley village. You can reach Dartford for the river crossing with a short drive along the A2. 

Its thriving hub is The Broadway – a shopping district with added appeal in the shape of a bowling alley, cinema and a growing number of restaurants. A little beyond Bexleyheath and you’re at Bluewater, Ashford for the designer outlet and international rail travel to Europe. 

Should you wish to visit us in person then our doors are open to you at any time on any day. Please contact the Principals PA LChan@bexleyheathacademy.org

About Academies Enterprise Trust

 AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.

With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.

AET Staff Benefits 

Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership with One World. We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.

• Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
• Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
• Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme

The role is due to commence September 2024 Start Date.

Closing date: Friday 17th May 2024

Interview date TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. 

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply today.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.