Head of English Faculty

Joseph Leckie Academy is looking to appoint a Head of English from September 1st 2017.

The English Faculty is successful, well-established and offers excellent facilities. 

The person we are looking for will:

• Be an outstanding teacher 
• Be a well-qualified and experienced person 
• Be able to provide inspirational leadership 
• Be committed to raising attainment and improving progress of all students
• Have excellent leadership, managerial, team building and organisational skills 
• Have an ability to motivate colleagues
• Have experience of programme leadership, curriculum design / development and implementation
• Have a successful track record of improving and maintaining a high quality of provision.
• Have the potential to lead whole-academy initiatives - a member of the Leadership Team will mentor the successful person.

The faculty has a successful track record at all key stages. A knowledge / appreciation of the key issues facing secondary, further and higher education are essential.

You will be expected to teach up to and including Key Stage 5 / A Level.

We can offer you:

• Excellent / modern purpose built teaching rooms
• An excellent Induction and INSET programme
• Excellent career development and preparation for promotion to senior leadership positions 
• Very friendly and supportive colleagues
• Positive Ofsted Report – good in all aspects

For an informal discussion about the post / Academy in general or to visit prior to making an application, please contact Keith Whittlestone, Principal at the Academy.

Joseph Leckie Academy is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Please contact Jayne Jackson –Principal’s PA on extension 204 for further details/application form or visit www.josephleckieacademy.co.uk.

Closing date for applications: noon on Thursday, May 4th 2017. 

Interviews will be held during the week beginning May 8th 2017.