Head of English
Ashington Academy
Northumberland
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPS plus TLR1.5 (12,115)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 18 March 2021
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified, motivated, and ambitious leader with the highest personal and academic standards to lead our English Department, someone who is an outstanding practitioner, with high expectations and a record of achieving the best outcomes from their students. We are looking for a leader with drive, energy, a genuine love for teaching and learning and a passion for English, someone who has the vision and determination to lead the English Department to ensure all our students receive excellence every day.
The successful candidate will:
• Leading the strategic direction and development of the department
• Driving forward the quality of teaching and learning in the department
• Leading and managing staff
• Effectively deploying resources
• Working alongside a dedicated English Research Lead to share interventions that impact on pupil outcomes
• Performance Management responsibilities
Deadline: Thursday 18 March 2021
Shortlisting will take place Friday 19 March with interviews taking place week commencing 22 March 2021.
How to apply:
Application packs can be downloaded from the website.
Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to jade.hutton@bedlingtonacademy.co.uk or by post to Jade Hutton, Support Services Manager, Bedlington Academy, Palace Road, Bedlington, NE22 7DS.
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About Ashington Academy
There has never been a more exciting time to join Ashington Academy. Recently rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in March 2022, our school has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, and we are extremely proud to be recognised to be providing a high quality education to the children of this south Northumberland community.
We are now taking the next steps in our ambitious journey, continuing to ensure that all students are able to thrive academically, socially and in their wider personal development.
We have highly committed staff and a strong and enthusiastic governing body. Parents are very supportive of the school. We have a thriving programme of extra-curricular activities and adult education. Many of our students are qualified sports leaders through the Junior, Community and Higher Sports Leadership Awards. We regularly have charity fundraising events and have a lot of fun in the process of raising thousands of pounds for deserving causes.
About the North East Learning Trust (NELT)
In 2017 we were sponsored by the North East Learning Trust, a successful, multi-academy education trust. The trust is made up of seven secondary schools (including four sixth forms), four primary schools, a teacher training provider, North East SCITT, a national Research School and a National Teaching School Hub.
Visit the website here to find out more.
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