Head of Department - English
Darton Academy
Barnsley
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale L7 to L11 (£46,430 to £51,234)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2019
Job overview
Darton Academy are looking to appoint a dynamic, inspirational, hard-working and creative Head of English to join our academy in September 2019.
The academy is a popular and vibrant 11-16 school which serves the communities of Darton, Kexborough and is within easy reach of Leeds, Wakefield and surrounding areas. Our amazing building offers exceptional facilities for our learners.
Darton Academy converted to Delta Academies Trust on October 1st 2018. We have a new leadership team with high expectations to ensure that all students reach their potential. You will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team who are passionate about the difference we can make to our young people, staff, families and the wider community.
We are looking for someone with the dedication, vision and drive to lead and inspire our teachers, taking them to the next level. If you believe you have the experience, vision and drive to take our English Department forward then we would like to hear from you.
We look forward to you joining our dedicated and supportive team.
Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy on 01226 382568 if you would like to arrange a visit.
For further information and to apply for this position please visit our website at http://recruitment.deltatrust.org.uk
Closing Date: Monday 20 May 2019 at 1pm
Interview Date: w/c 20 May 2019
Delta Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
About Darton Academy
- Darton Academy
- Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley
- South Yorkshire
- S75 5EF
- United Kingdom
Darton Academy is now one of the highest performing secondary schools in Barnsley for Progress 8. We are a happy and vibrant school who serves the communities of Darton, Kexborough and surrounding areas. We are within easy reach of Leeds, Wakefield and Sheffield, as the academy is located minutes from J38 of the M1.
Our amazing building offers exceptional facilities, we have superb sports facilities, modern science labs and excellent performance spaces. The school is continuing to develop its ICT infrastructure and use of mobile and new technologies to support and enhance learning.
All students are valued, regardless of their background or ability. We treat our young people with respect and want our students to leave Darton Academy able to live a life full of opportunity and choice; our staff ensure that students’ progress is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to caring for each student, nurturing their individual strengths and passions, while providing them with valuable opportunities for character development and leadership.
We are also committed to investing in our staff, with weekly high quality CPD in teaching and learning, alongside regular Director Support. Our goal is for all our students to leave us as happy, well-qualified and confident young adults who go on to excel in local sixth forms, colleges, high quality apprenticeships, universities and the wider world.
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