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Director of English

Director of English

Accord Multi Academy Trust

Wakefield

Salary:
L14 -L18
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2019
Apply by:
14 October 2018

Job overview

Director of English

L14 – L18 

Full Time /Permanent 

Required for January 2019

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly skilled Director of English to join the Accord Multi Academy Trust from January 2019.  

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. 

Your new role

This post is an exciting opportunity for a current Subject Leader, Lead Practitioner or Senior Leader to maintain close links with classroom practice whilst leading on English on a Trust-wide level, supporting transformational change whilst working closely with the English teams across our two secondary academies. The successful candidate will have experience of leading rapid and sustainable improvements in English and be able to take a strategic lead on a daily operational basis to respond to the particular needs and context of each academy. You will work strategically with the curriculum leaders at each secondary academy to support their development and that of their teams in order to drive improvements in English and to inspire our young people to ensure that provision is underpinned by high quality teaching.

English across the Trust

Across the Trust the English departments are staffed by dedicated and forward-thinking teams of specialist English teachers; the teams provide additional support and intervention where necessary. Our vision is to motivate, enthuse and inspire all learners so that they have a curiosity and interest in English and are active participants in their learning. Through our curriculum, we aim to foster and encourage a lasting enjoyment and appreciation of both literature and language, enabling every student to achieve his or her potential. Ultimately, we want our students to be skilful and confident communicators who are prepared for adult life in modern Britain.

Accord Multi Academy Trust

The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of four academies who were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. We encourage prospective applicants to visit prior to applying.   We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and educational strategy team who will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations. 

For an informal discussion about this position, to arrange a visit or to discuss making an application please contact our recruitment partner, Paula Read at Hays Education on 0113 200 3710 or email paula.read@hays.com.  

Closing Date: Monday 15th October at 12 noon

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after this date 

Application forms are available from paula.read@hays.com - completed application forms to be returned to the same address. 

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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About Accord Multi Academy Trust

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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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