Curriculum Leader for English and Literacy

We are currently seeking to appoint a passionate, committed and experienced Curriculum Leader for English & Literacy who is also an outstanding practitioner to join us in September 2016 as we begin our journey towards excellence. This key appointment will play a vital role in shaping the ethos, vision and values of our new school and make a positive impact on our young people, their families, communities, and future. We are creating an environment for personalised educational opportunities, where there are highest expectations for all members of the school community - this appointment is key to embedding these aims and aspirations.

If you are interested at the prospect of working in an environment where you can make a real impact, and where exciting things are happening, then we welcome an application from you.

The successful applicant will:

• Be resilient, enthusiastic and committed, with a proven ability to secure successful student outcomes within English and the creativity and vision to inspire and lead in Literacy across the curriculum
• Have experience of leading and managing staff and develop the leadership capacity of middle leaders through coaching and challenge
• Have experience of delivering high standards of teaching and learning
• Demonstrate an unrelenting commitment to providing the best educational experiences for our students
• Embed our commitment to achievement for all
• Inspire, motivate and influence staff and students on a daily basis
• Play a key role in the day to day running of the school and its direction of progress
• Be prepared to go ‘the extra mile’ to ensure every student achieves to the very best of their ability
• Be passionate about the power of education to improve the quality of life and the chances of young people

In return we offer:

• The professional benefits that come from working with a collegiate and supportive team
• Exciting collaborative curriculum opportunities with partners, businesses, employers and outside agencies
• Ongoing mentoring and coaching from the Principal
• Opportunities to continue your professional development
• The unique chance to shape the direction of the Beacon of Light School from the outset
• Competitive rate of pay
• State of the art facilities from September 2017

Opening September 2016 within Sunderland AFC Stadium of Light, the Beacon of Light School is a brand new, unique Alternative Provision for young people aged 13-16. Our curriculum offer will provide life changing opportunities to the students who attend, not only in terms of improved educational outcomes but also in the longer term outcomes of training, work and economic wellbeing.

Students are at the very heart of our school community and we are passionate about embedding strong foundations and values for their future achievement and success. We recognise every student is an individual and celebrate this through personalised, inspiring and authentic learning experiences designed to nurture talent, build character and shape futures.

Offering the highest quality academic and vocational routes, supported by prestigious employers and endorsed by business, we align workplace qualities within a curriculum context. Our students are “work-ready” with a set of futureproofed skills as their ‘employability passport’ – fully prepared for the next exciting stage of life’s learning journey.

By investing in our young people today we will secure the future they deserve – enabling them to learn more, do more and be more.

If you are excited and enthused by this challenge and you think this might be the role for you please log onto our website for more information: www.foundationoflight.co.uk .

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from this website. Previous applicants need not apply.

Informal School Visit: A school visit prior to application is positively encouraged.

The visit for interested applicants will take place on Monday 9th May 4-5.30pm where you will have the opportunity to speak to the Principal Designate at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland. Please contact Gemma Snaith to make an appointment: gemma.snaith@foundationoflight.co.uk

Completed forms should be addressed to:

Gemma Snaith
Foundation of Light
Stadium of Light
Sunderland
SR5 1SU
Or emailed to this address: gemma.snaith@foundationoflight.co.uk

Candidates who have not heard within six weeks of application should assume they have been unsuccessful.

As part of the Foundation of Light’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all employees employed within schools are required to undergo an enhanced DS check. Further details can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Services website https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check  

The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Foundation of Light welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.

Please ensure you download and complete both application forms.