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Head of English - Director of Learning

Head of English - Director of Learning

Berwick Academy

Northumberland

Salary:
L7-L9 £46,429 to £48,687
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
14 November 2019

Job overview

Job Title: Head of English - Director of Learning

Location: Berwick, Northumberland

Salary: L7-L9 £46,429 to £48,687

Start Date:  January 2020, or as soon as possible

Contract Type: Full time

Contract Term: Permanent

Are you a talented leader looking for a new challenge? The Board of Trustees of Berwick Academy invites applications for the post of Head of English - Director of Learning.  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.

We 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

For an application pack or an informal chat regarding this post and working at the Academy, please contact Tracy Harrison 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 by Monday 25th November 2019 at 12pm via email to permanent@visionforeducation.co.uk

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.

Head teacher – Tracy Hush

Berwick Academy

Adams Drive

Berwick upon Tweed

TD15 2JF

Tel: 01289 305083

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About Berwick Academy

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  • Berwick Academy
  • Adams Drive, Spittal, Berwick upon Tweed
  • Northumberland
  • TD15 2JF
  • United Kingdom
+44 1289 305083

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Berwick Academy serves the town and rural area of Berwick-upon-Tweed in North Northumberland.  It is a small, friendly school with approximately 500 pupils aged 13-18, including approx 99 in the sixth form. Our pupils achieve good results, which facilitate progression onto their chosen future course, whether that is employment, apprenticeship or University education. Berwick Academy students are given excellent opportunities to learn outside of the classroom through sport, the arts, educational visits and outdoor education.  Our aim is to help our pupils to develop a love of learning and the values, skills and attitudes that will be required for a purposeful life beyond school.

THE ACADEMY CONSISTENTLY STRIVES FOR: 

  • Highly effective governance as a state-funded independent school.
  • A safe, inclusive community for all students.
  • Outstanding attendance, punctuality and behaviour.
  • Outstanding attainment and progress.
  • Outstanding teaching and learning.
  • An inspiring, inclusive, innovative curriculum.
  • Enrichment opportunities for all students.
  • An effective relationship with parents and our community.

Acting Headteacher

Tracy Hush

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