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English KS3 Coordinator and Literacy Leader

English KS3 Coordinator and Literacy Leader

Nottingham Academy

Nottigham, NG3

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPR + TLR
Job type:
Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
4 March 2018

Job overview

We are looking for a high quality professional, who has the highest expectations of themselves and our pupils. If you provide high quality teaching and have a natural enthusiasm for improving the life chances of our children, this could be the role for you. 

About the Role 

We wish to recruit someone who shares our vision that all pupils should leave with the skills to be able to express themselves creatively and imaginatively, and to communicate with others confidently and effectively. As an English Teacher you will be expected to ensure, through effective teaching and learning, that all pupils acquire key literacy skills and are inspired to achieve outstanding progress. 

About You 

We are looking for someone who; 

  • has a passion for English and the ability to inspire others to share it;
  • has high professional standards;
  • is committed to raising the achievement of all learners by ensuring teaching across the curriculum is of the highest quality;
  • is able to make positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents alike;
  • is able to plan and deliver innovative and inspirational lessons that engage pupils;
  • has a genuine desire to provide the best education for students;
  • is committed to the aims and ethos of the school; 
  • is a good manager of time who is well organised;
  • possesses a willingness to keep up-to-date with developments in the subject area and become involved in relevant training;
  • has an understanding of coaching-style leadership and a commitment to the professional development of those around you. 


About Us 

Part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), we are one of the largest 3-19 schools in the country, with our own nursery, primary, secondary and sixth form provision. 

Our academy has three sites and is led by three Heads of School in conjunction with the Lead Principal, Ged Rae. With new and refurbished buildings, our academy offers pupils and staff an outstanding learning environment. The most recent Ofsted in November 2015 judged the academy consistently ‘Good’ and commented that despite its increasing size, it feels calm and orderly and has an atmosphere focused on learning. 

In Return 

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

NQTs

NQTs looking to join the Trust can be assured that we will invest in developing your practice to ensure you succeed. All NQTs are required to attend the NQT development programme where you will be taken through a range of core areas of professional development including induction and training days where all the NQT’s from the Trust are brought together. This training doesn’t stop at NQTs as the Learning Alliance also offers programmes for Teachers looking to develop techniques and strategies to improve classroom practice. 

Visits to the academy are warmly welcomed. Please contact Eve Strumnik, PA to the Head of School, on 0115 748 3390 or email: adminr@nottinghamacademy.org to arrange a mutually convenient appointment. 

For further information, please visit: http://www.greenwoodacademies.org/nar/011

Closing date: 4th March 2018 at midnight.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. 

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About Nottingham Academy

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+44 115 748 3390

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Nottingham Academy Ransom Road is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school situated in Mapperley, Nottingham. The academy has a ‘schools within a school’ model and has two other sites: Greenwood Road and Sneinton Boulevard, together offering 3,780 places for students between the ages of 3-19. Ransom Road has a capacity for 900 students from Year 7 to Year 11.  

Nottingham Academy Ransom Road opened in 2009. The school belongs to Greenwood Academies Trust along with 33 other academies across the UK. The Ransom Road site has specialist science, technology and art blocks, along with a sports centre.  

Values and vision 

Nottingham Academy Ransom Road wants to ensure that all students gain the best possible education in a calming and nurturing learning environment. It wishes for students to work to the best of their ability and achieve excellence. The secondary school wishes to provide children with a varied curriculum and aims to offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities for them to get involved in, ranging from sports to and performing arts to homework clubs. Nottingham Academy Ransom Road strives to build a solid partnership where pupils, parents and staff work together to achieve excellence.  

Ofsted  

“The lessons spark the pupils’ and learners’ interest. The teachers use a range of techniques appropriate to the different age ranges and use good subject knowledge well, including in the sixth form. The teachers welcome pupils and learners into lessons actively, which helps to get the lessons off to a positive start”.  

View Nottingham Academy Ransom Road’s latest Ofsted report 

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