Director of English
Greensward Academy
Essex
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale L8-12 + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 4 April 2024
Job overview
Leadership Scale L8-12 + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits
Permanent, Full Time
September 2024 Start
A rare opportunity to join a thriving and successful English department that is too good to miss!
If the chance to work alongside motivated and engaged students, leading a team of committed and hardworking colleagues in a school where staff are proud to work sounds appealing, then Greensward Academy might just be the place for you.
Recently recognised as “Good” by OFSTED in November 2023’s extensive and extremely positive report and boasting a large and vibrant sixth form which has been ranked amongst the very best in the country for almost a decade, we are a school that places the student at the centre of everything we do.
If you:
- Are able to deliver every lesson you teach with energy, creativity and humour;
- Have the subject knowledge and communication skills to challenge and develop every learner regardless of their ability;
- Believe in the values of mutual respect, equity and dignity;
- Can develop effective working relationships with colleagues, students and their families and see the value of continual professional development and a willingness to embrace the challenge of change
- Want the chance to teach English to the highest standard right up to A Level then Greensward Academy would love to meet you!
Our established and positive staff benefit from:
- A collaborative and supportive environment underpinned by a collaborative and research-backed CPD programme where working with the best means learning from the best;
- An open and inclusive culture led by a dynamic principal and supported by a senior team who remain committed to their own classroom practice;
- The chance to engage with an enthusiastic, well mannered and resilient student body who are widely recognised as the school’s greatest asset;
- A meaningful commitment to supporting staff workload: staff benefit from five extra days of INSET where time is given to curriculum development and mock marking and a two week half term in October, amongst other benefits.
Closing date : 4th April 2024
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
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. 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.
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About Greensward Academy
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"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."
Greensward Academy has a long history of academic success, pastoral care and curriculum enrichment; having served the local community for generations it is a much loved and respected institution. As Principal I am both committed to preserving these traditions of the past whilst at the same time ensuring that it is upon the future that we are firmly and resolutely focused.
Indeed, any visitor who takes the opportunity to tour our corridors and classrooms, talk with our staff and engage with our students will discover a school where the talents of each and every learner are nurtured. If your strength lies in academic rigour, we will challenge you. If your strength lies in sporting prowess, we will develop you. If your strength lies in creative expression, we will inspire you.
As a school, we understand the importance of instilling a sense of community into those who pass through our care whilst at the same time ensuring that, when they leave us, they are ready to shape our globalised world. With an emphasis on good manners, respect, tolerance and acceptance, Greensward Academy can be rightfully proud of its students and staff. With our new buildings and open spaces, a dynamic curriculum offering opportunity for all and a pastoral care which sees everyone as an individual, I am confident that we have the right learning environment to ensure our 21st century learners are ready to embrace the challenges of our 21st century world.
WHY JOIN OUR ACADEMY?
Development:
We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with AET.
Lifestyle:
We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.
Money:
All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our AET Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.
Wellbeing:
We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.
OUR TRUST
We are proud to be part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET).
AET is a national family of 57 schools committed to delivering an excellent education that launches all the children in our care into a remarkable life. It is our deeply held belief that every child has something remarkable to offer and we see it as our duty to help each and every child find this within themselves.
Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.
AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here.
We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.
To find out more about AET please click here.
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