Head of English Faculty
Discovery Academy
Stoke-on-Trent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Plus £2,000 relocation allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 20/04/2020
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2020
Job overview
The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Head of English to lead a strong team of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout the Academy. With your knowledge and passion for the subject, you will develop a great curriculum experience in line with the whole Academy ethos, enabling all students to make exceptional progress. You will be passionate about academic excellence, collaboration and delivering high quality teaching for every student. You will be able to identify and implement strategies to improve the quality of education and will be committed to the highest standards of achievement. You will be an outstanding practitioner, with a clear vision and a good track record in raising standards.
Our guiding principle is to ‘expect excellence’ in everything that we do. Every student is encouraged to achieve their best in the pursuit of excellence. Our strong ethos of pride and mutual respect, together with high quality teaching and learning, provides our students with the opportunities to exceed their expectations. The Discovery Academy’s students leave as aspiring, motivated and confident young adults.
If you feel that the position is of an interest, you have the right experience and skills and are ready for fresh challenges, then we would love to hear from you. For an application form and recruitment pack please see our website, https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/ Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk . Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
The Alpha Academies Trust requires an application form to be completed, please note CV’s alone will not be accepted. Should you wish to apply, completed application forms should be sent to apply@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk quoting the job reference number detailed above.
Closing Date: Monday 24th February 2020, 9.00am
Interview Date: Week commencing 24th February 2020
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About Discovery Academy
Welcome to the The Discovery Academy where you will discover the inspiring educational opportunities available to our students. Our guiding principle is for every student to strive for excellence in everything they do. We believe that our students should receive a curriculum that is aspirational, relevant and engaging; equipping our students with the essential knowledge and skills for them to thrive in society.
Our ethos is formed on a positive behave culture where students see the value in themselves and each other, demonstrating respect and responsibility not only in the Academy but also within the community and wider environment. We also believe in developing students skills and experiences through our focus on ‘Character’, which includes the development of skills such as leadership, social and emotional skills as well as resilience. Our resilience curriculum specifically allows students to experience a unique package of opportunities that they will remember for the rest of their lives.
We are fortunate to have a vibrant £21 million modern building, providing a first class Teaching and Learning environment, where students of all abilities are inspired, to achieve and succeed. Inclusion is at the heart of our Academy, and our dedicated and professional staff, work tirelessly to ensure the very best outcomes for our students, whilst pastorally ensuring they are kept safe, feel valued and receive the best care.
I hope that you enjoy reading our prospectus, and I welcome you to visit our Academy, either on our Open Evening or during the school day, for you to see what The Discovery Academy has to offer.
Ms J Schofield
Principal
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