Director of English

Director of English

Full-time – April 2020 (negotiable start date for successful applicant)

Highly competitive salary: (L6-10 or negotiable, for experienced candidate)

At Magna Academy we have a team of dedicated people who are all working together to achieve our mission of preparing our students for success in the 21st century. Our Academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work and was graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in December 2018. We are proud that our outcomes and progress are very strong across the school. 

We are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate to the role of Director of English to join our extended leadership team at Magna Academy. This will provide an exciting and challenging opportunity to build upon the existing track record of success within English. The candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful department drawing on their extensive teaching and leadership experience.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding and inspiring leader that is highly motivated with a strong presence; who is ambitious for students, their colleagues and the academy. They will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with experience of raising standards for students and enhancing the skills of teachers. 

The post would be ideal for those that can teach English Language and Literature across the full age and ability range of students. We require someone that can lead and develop teams within the subject area and across the school. The successful candidate will be able to lead on the development of the English curriculum so that they offer engagement, stretch, support and challenge to all learners. They will be able to identify outstanding teaching and learning, hold others to account, accurately assess the progress and achievement of students, groups and cohorts and provide appropriate provision to ensure progress of all is maximised. 

Ultimately we are looking for a committed leader with an uncompromising belief that all students deserve an outstanding education. They will uphold our inclusive ethos and provide opportunities for all students to progress well.

What we offer:

• Bespoke support and line management from an experienced Assistant Principal
• Professional progression opportunities
• Great students who conduct themselves impeccably 
• Strong systems and structures meaning students feel safe and secure
• Measure to reduce staff workload such as centralised detentions, a sensible feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – we do not have onerous/impossible marking policies
• A centralised homework system at KS3 
• No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ feedback, helping you to continuously develop – we believe that trusting our staff with autonomy helps to develop a strong ‘develop and excel’ culture
• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
• CPD starts as soon as you are appointed and is ongoing
• State of the art facilities and a very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset

Next steps: 

Magna Academy Poole offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career. We would be delighted to show you around our Academy in order to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment. 

Please contact zchallis@magna-aspirations.org  or 01202 604222 to arrange a visit or an informal, confidential discussion about the role.

How to Apply:

Please click on the “quick apply” button to submit an on-line application.

Closing date for applications: midnight Thursday 6th February 2020

Interviews: Wednesday 12th February 2020

Learn more about Magna Academy at: www.magna-aspirations.org 

Magna Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.