Head of Department (English)
De Warenne Academy
Doncaster
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale L7 – L11 (£45,743 - £50,476 per annum)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2018
- Apply by:
- 23 February 2018
Job overview
De Warenne Academy serves the communities of Conisbrough and Denaby Main on the Doncaster/Rotherham border. It is a member of Delta Academies Trust, a network which is a rich source of support in sharing expertise and good practice. The academy has high aspirations for its students and staff and in February 2013 moved into brand new purpose-built state-of-the-art buildings.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Head of English to join our academy for Easter 2018.
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.
Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed by appointment.
We look forward to you joining our dedicated and supportive team.
Closing Date: Friday 23rd February 2018 at 12 noon
Interviews are to be held on Tuesday 27th February 2018
Delta Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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About De Warenne Academy
- De Warenne Academy
- Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, Doncaster
- South Yorkshire
- DN12 3JY
- United Kingdom
Our aim is for all our students to learn in a positive, safe and supportive environment where academic achievement is celebrated and effort and attitude to learning is rewarded. Since our Ofsted inspection in October 2021, which deemed De Warenne a ‘Good’ school in all areas, GCSE results have shown a continuous improvement year on year.
We're Proud Of Our Results
The class of 2024 left our Academy with fantastic results; 54% of students gaining a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, which is the highest attainment in the history of the Academy and making it one of the highest attaining schools in Doncaster.
A Broad & Balanced Offering
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, with academic, vocational and technical subjects offered to all our students and we deliver a rich and varied personal development curriculum. We offer a wide range of enrichment activities in order to unearth a variety of strengths and talent, which we strongly encourage students to take part in. We also take learning beyond the classroom with events and educational visits running throughout the year. We benefit from having a recently built academy situated in spacious grounds with excellent facilities including a recently built 3g Astroturf pitch.
Our Community
We serve the villages of Conisbrough and Denaby Main, situated between Doncaster and Rotherham. We are a small but oversubscribed academy, with over 750 students on roll, and we pride ourselves on knowing our students well and doing our best to ensure everyone fulfils their potential.
Join A Team That Makes A Difference!
Our staff are passionate, talented, and at the heart of our academy’s success story. We believe in rewarding hard work, so we offer a dedicated staff rewards budget, regular social events—both within subject teams and across the whole academy—and access to an exclusive benefits scheme.
Professional growth matters to us. That’s why we invest in continuous development for every employee. We know that staff and students thrive when they feel happy, valued, challenged, and supported—and we’re committed to creating that environment every single day.
Our senior leadership team, along with our dedicated teachers and support staff, are committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for every child in our care. Joining De Warenne Academy is a fantastic opportunity to join a team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants. Come and visit us and see for yourself!
Prospectus
Click here to view our Academy prospectus
Trust Performance
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Recruitment Policies
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Employee Benefits
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.
Click here to view our full range of employee benefits
Trust News
Click here to view the latest edition of "The Link", our quarterly Trust newsletter
Inspiring Our Students Beyond The Classroom
Click here to find out more about our outdoor education & environmental centres (document also attached below)
Leadership Pathways
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