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Head of English

Head of English

King Edward VII Academy

Norfolk

Salary:
MPS/UPS TLR 1B
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2020
Apply by:
19 September 2019

Job overview

Job Summary

Head of English

MPS/UPS TLR 1B 

Full time, Permanent

Starting January 2020

Role Purpose

Are you a dynamic, engaging and experienced Teacher of English looking for a new challenge?  Do you have previous experience at middle leadership level?  King Edward VII Academy require a new Head of English from January 2019 who will continue to make a significant contribution to our journey to outstanding through the strong leadership of the English department. In the Summer of 2018 the academy made a 10% jump in Maths and English combined with Attainment 8 grades improving to close to the national average.  2019 results have demonstrated this is a sustained improvement.

The emphasis in English is on high quality curriculum content with traditional pedagogy reinforced by Rosenshine's principles. The curriculum content from Year 7 to Year 10 is heavily based on Literature with the literacy journey supporting ongoing success at first GCSE and then A Level.  At King Edward VII Academy we are fully committed to encouraging and developing all of our students to achieve their full potential.

Our students range from age 11 to 18, including students in our well-respected and ‘Good’ Sixth Form.

There are ample opportunities to develop extra-curricular activities and interests at King Edward VII Academy where we take a holistic view of education. 

At King Edward VII Academy we believe that strength comes from togetherness; each individual plays a crucial part in our overall community and in our successes.  We combine the unity of our traditional house system and its exciting enrichment programme with an uncompromising focus upon individual academic success. Our superb reputation for sports is a marker of the emphasis we place on developing well-rounded young adults.  It also serves as a symbol of our wider aims – the pursuit of excellence in all things; pride in our academy; togetherness in all we do; fair play and outstanding behaviour and healthy competition. KES has a remarkable past and strives for an even more remarkable future. Our internal support structures and career progression opportunities mean that our staff are able to achieve their full career potential.  Many of our former students have returned to work for us post-studies; proving the lasting impression we make as a provider of high quality education in West Norfolk.

The Eastern Multi-Academy Trust was originally established in 2010 as the CWA Academy Trust, due to continued growth and success with Academies at both Primary and Secondary level in King’s Lynn and the surrounding area we became independent in 2017.  Our family of Academies helps us to establish a vibrant education system that enthuses young people and supports economic development of the region.  As a successful educational provider we contribute to the primary and secondary phases of education, raising standards throughout and aiding transition to higher education.  Our academies promote individual learning through inspirational teaching and challenging lessons, driving up academic standards and achievement rates well above national levels.

 Like all strong families, the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust academies seek to offer mutual support to one another.  Developing shared learning and understanding, collaborating to achieve better outcomes, whilst recognising unique qualities and differences.  We focus on the successes of individuals and develop a culture of healthy competition.

Skills & Experience

It is essential that you are Degree qualified within the relevant subject area with QTS status.

The successful candidate will have previous secondary classroom experience, knowledge of current issues and development in education, a good awareness of strategies to improve the learning and achievement of students and a desire to raise standards in teaching and learning to improve achievement as well as experience as a Head of Department or Second of Department.

You will be committed to supporting learning, able to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and have an enthusiastic and engaging approach.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all of our roles.

To request an application pack or to arrange a visit please contact Tracy Harrison at Vision for Education on 0191 267 6555 or email permanent@visionforeducation.co.uk.

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At King Edward VII Academy we believe that strength comes from togetherness; each individual plays a crucial part in our overall community and in our successes. We combine the unity of our traditional house system and its exciting enrichment programme with an uncompromising focus upon individual academic success. Our superb reputation for sports is a marker of the emphasis we place on developing well-rounded young adults. It also serves as a symbol of our wider aims – the pursuit of excellence in all things; pride in our academy; togetherness in all we do; fair play and outstanding behaviour and healthy competition. KES has a remarkable past and strives for an even more remarkable future. Our internal support structures and career progression opportunities mean that our staff are able to achieve their full career potential. Many of our former students have returned to work for us post-studies; proving the lasting impression we make as a provider of high quality education in West Norfolk. 

The Eastern Multi-Academy Trust is a regionally based Trust with both Primary and Secondary Academies across the East of England.  Originally founded as the CWA Academy Trust and sponsored by the College of West Anglia, due to the growth of the Trust and its success, it was decided that the time was right for the Trust to become independent. The Eastern Multi-Academy Trust became an independent body and sponsor in its own right in May 2017.

The first Secondary phase academy, King’s Lynn Academy, opened in 2010.  2014 was a period of rapid growth with two Primary phase Academies; Nelson Academy in Downham Market and Eastgate Academy in Kings Lynn as well as our Secondary Academy, King Edward VII Academy in King’s Lynn. Southery Academy then joined us in 2016, with North Wootton Academy and Upwell Academy joining us in early 2017.

The Trust has also established a hub of schools during 2017 in the Thetford region; Diamond Academy, Norwich Road Academy, Admirals Academy, West Row Academy, Queensway Academy, Glade Academy with a planned expansion during 2018.

Our family of academies helps us fulfil our desire of establishing a vibrant education system that enthuses young people and supports economic development of the region, raising standards throughout and aiding transition through the system. Our academies promote individual learning through inspirational teaching and challenging lessons, driving up academic standards and achievement rates well above the national levels. This had been particularly recognised with strong Ofsted outcomes in the Primary phase for Nelson Academy (Good) and Eastgate Academy (Outstanding) in 2017, as well as Nelson Academy being in the top 2% of the county for progress.

Like all strong families the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust seeks to offer mutual support to one another, develop shared learning and understanding, collaborate to achieve better outcomes, recognise unique qualities and differences, be positive and aspirational, focus on the successes of individuals and develop a culture of healthy competition.

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