Director of Learning (English, Media and Drama)
Vision for Education Newcastle
Berwick
- Expired
- Salary:
- L7 - L9
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2020 or as soon as possible
Job overview
Job Title: Director of Learning - English, Media and Drama
Location: Berwick, Northumberland
Salary: L7-L9 £46,429 to £48,687
Start Date: April 2020, or as soon as possible
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Are you looking for a new challenge? The Board of Trustees of Berwick Academy invites applications for the post of Director of Learning (English, Media and Drama). We are looking for an inspiring individual with the passion and commitment to be part of our dedicated team that is leading our school through ongoing change and challenge and take it to the next phase of improvement and growth.
Berwick Academy is located midway between Edinburgh and Newcastle on the east coast mainline and serves the beautiful coastal community of Berwick upon Tweed in north Northumberland. We are a co-educational academy for pupils aged 13-18, with 470 pupils approx.
They can offer:
• The chance to join an evolving school at an exciting stage
• Fantastic students with enormous potential
• A very skilled and supportive middle leadership team
• A strong commitment to tailored professional development supporting development towards headship (if desired)
• Overall accountability for teaching, learning, standards and progress
Ideally, you will be:
• Currently working within or have previous experience in a similar role
• An outstanding and qualified Practitioner of English with good leadership experience
• Able to demonstrate your track record of successful outcomes
• Capable of creating the team ethos needed to accelerate outcomes for our students
How to apply
For an application pack or an informal chat regarding this post and working at the Academy, please contact Tracy Harrison at Vision for Education on 0191 267 6555 or email permanent@visionforeducation.co.uk
We strongly encourage you to visit the Academy. Please contact Tracy Harrison to arrange this.
Completed application forms should be submitted via email to permanent@visionforeducation.co.uk by Monday 27th January 2020 at 12pm.
Berwick Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Berwick Academy has a policy commitment to equal opportunities and diversity in employment and seeks to ensure no employee or applicant receives less favourable treatment than another. All posts are filled on merit.
Your application is a direct permanent application to Berwick Academy. Vision for Education is our recruitment partner and manages our permanent appointments.
About Vision for Education Newcastle
- Vision for Education Newcastle
- Dean Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- NE1 1PG
- United Kingdom
Created in 2008, Vision for Education is a well-established, market-leading teacher supply agency with industry experience and expertise.
What we do
We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. We have branches across the country, with our head office based in Sheffield.
Our values
We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike.
What we offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
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