Director of English
Accord Multi Academy Trust
Wakefield
- Expired
- Salary:
- L14 - L18
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 8 May 2018
Job overview
The Accord Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly skilled Director of English to join the Trust from September 2018.
At this key time in the Trust’s development, we require an ambitious, determined and exemplary leader to secure the highest possible outcomes for our young people, staff, families, academies and the wider community. Through strong leadership and the ability to motivate others, you will harness the key strengths of colleagues, and lead rapid and sustained improvement in English across the Trust.
This post would be an ideal opportunity for an outstanding Subject Leader, Lead Practitioner or Senior Leader to maintain close links with classroom practice whilst leading Trust-wide transformational change. Experience of leading rapid and sustainable improvement in English in one or more contexts is essential. It is highly desirable for the successful candidate to have examiner experience, knowledge and understanding of the Ofsted inspection process, and be able to take a strategic lead on a daily operational basis to respond to the particular needs and context of each academy.
For an informal discussion about this position please contact the Director of Business, Operations & Compliance, Mrs Katy Stringer on 01924 232820 or email kstringer@accordmat.org.uk
Closing Date: Wednesday 9 May 2018 at 12 noon
Interviews will be held w/c 14 May and/or w/c 21 May 2018
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About Accord Multi Academy Trust
- Accord Multi Academy Trust
- Storrs Hill Road, Ossett
- West Yorkshire
- WF5 0DG
- United Kingdom
Accord Multi Academy Trust is an educational charity established in September 2016, currently made up of the four founding members of the Trust; Horbury Academy, Ossett Academy & Accord Sixth Form College, Horbury Primary Academy and Middlestown Primary Academy.
Its vision and key principles are underpinned by the highest expectations on what every child can achieve, regardless of their context or starting point.
The overarching vision for the Trust is to work in one ‘Accord – celebrating the differences of each academy through strong collaboration in order to inspire all members of our learning community to be the best that they can be.’
The Trust is strongly committed to fostering a positive and healthy working environment with wellbeing and workload management at the forefront of all decision making. Its employees benefit from:
- an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across academies and within the central Trust teams, and with other academies and trusts on a local or regional basis
- structured and informal opportunities to share best practice, affording colleagues the opportunity to develop their own skills
- opportunities to lead on developments as a stepping stone to further career opportunities
- the opportunity to work in a forward thinking and fast-paced environment, alongside a range of professionals with a proven track record of success in transforming education for young people
- a commitment to high quality professional development
- a specific career stage pathway of professional development with a commitment to support engagement in nationally recognised professional qualifications (NPQ’s)
- nationally agreed terms and conditions in relation to pay and conditions for teaching and associate staff, with local holiday patterns within the local authority of each academy.
- access to a pension scheme
- access to discounted rates for self and family members for a range of local and national companies and services, reviewed annually
- free access to the fitness suite at one of the academies within the Trust.
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