Head of English- Curriculum Leader

Head of English – Curriculum Leader 

Required for April or September 2020

Pay Scale - MPS/UPS 

TLR 2 point 3 - £6,829.00

(Recruitment incentive payment available) 

We are looking for an energetic and hardworking Head of English to start either April or September 2020. Our ideal candidate will have a passionate and uncompromising commitment to pupil achievement and be a believer in the potential of young people, with a mind-set that all young people can experience success. North Cambridge Academy is at the heart of the community where every child is known, valued and supported. 

North Cambridge Academy has had a positive progress score for the last three years, in 2019 it was + 0.27 and we are in the top 25% of schools nationally.  We have a context score of +0.94 and this puts NCA in the top 2% of schools nationally.  North Cambridge Academy is a small but growing school of 460 pupils where every member of staff makes a profound difference to children’s life chances.  NCA is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted with ‘Outstanding’ leadership.   

We can offer you:

· A post with the potential for future progression both within this role and the wider trust 

· The support of the wider trust network of experts and access to informal and formal professional   development.

· A successful teaching school within the CMAT trust and with a strong track record of staff development

· Employee Assistance Programme to help support you in everyday life as well as career decisions

· Staff social activities. 

· Free breakfast in the school restaurant and free tea and coffee throughout the day.

· Ample on site car parking in a city location.

We are situated to the north of the city, approximately a mile from the centre of Cambridge. There is easy access from the A14 and we are close to the new Cambridge North train station. Cambridge is a vibrant university city with a growing reputation as a great place to live.

We encourage visits before interview and these can be arranged by contacting Alison Gallagher PA to the Principal.

The closing date for applications is 9am on  Wednesday 8th January 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview week beginning Monday 20th January 2020.  If you would like to join an Academy demonstrating a serious commitment to impact on pupil progress we welcome your application.

For further details please contact Alison Gallagher, PA to the Principal. 

Please note that we do not accept CV’s. 

North Cambridge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that the post holder will have a shared responsibility for the safeguarding of all children and young people. The post holder also has an implicit duty to promote the welfare of all children and young people.